North Korea's Big Show: New Missile on Display

North Korea put on a big military parade. It showed off a new long-range missile. This happened on Friday night. It was part of celebrations for the 80th birthday of the country's ruling party. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, watched the parade. He gave a speech. He talked about the bravery of North Korean soldiers. He said they would protect not just North Korea but also other socialist places. There were important guests at the parade. One of them was Dmitry Medvedev. He is a former leader of Russia. He led a group from Russia to North Korea for the event. This parade was not just about showing off military power. It was also about sending a message. North Korea wants the world to know it has strong weapons. It wants to be taken seriously. The new missile shown at the parade is called Hwasong-20. It is an intercontinental ballistic missile. This means it can travel very far. It can reach other countries. This is a big deal because it shows North Korea's military is getting stronger. The parade was a big event. It had lots of soldiers, tanks, and other military equipment. It was a show of force. It was also a show of pride for North Korea.