North Korea is set to host top officials from China and Russia to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, a celebration that is expected to feature a massive military parade showcasing its latest advanced weaponry.

Planning for the spectacle, which could begin as early as Thursday, has been shrouded in secrecy, with South Korea's military saying the North may stage the parade at night.

It comes as North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has been emboldened by the war in Ukraine, securing critical support from Russia after sending thousands of North Korean troops to fight alongside Moscow's forces.

Last month, Kim appeared alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin at an elaborate military parade in Beijing.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will lead the Chinese de

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