Monitors say North Korea may be preparing military parade

By HYUNG-JIN KIM
Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Satellite photos show hundreds of people in formation at a training ground in North Korea’s capital in a possible sign the country is preparing for a military parade. The 38 North website, which specializes in North Korea studies, described the Feb. 5 imagery taken on Mirim airfield in Pyongyang. Another website, NK News, also says there have been signs of increased preparations for a military parade in Pyongyang in recent weeks. North Korea often marks important anniversaries with parades and other displays. The 80th birth anniversary of the current leader’s father is next week, and the 110th birth anniversary of the nation’s founder is in April.