North Korea held a "grand military parade" to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, showing off some of its most advanced weapons to a bevy of high-level foreign guests, state media reported Saturday.

The event came as 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.

Dmitry Medvedev -- deputy head of Russia's Security Council and a key ally of President Vladimir Putin -- was in Pyongyang for the 80th anniversary celebrations, while Chinese Premier Li Qiang led Beijing's delegation.

"A grand military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea was held at Kim Il Sung Square on October 10," Pyongyang's off

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