1. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has justified his country's nuclear and missile programs, citing threats from the United States, during a speech marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party.

2. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam attended the ceremony. Kim expressed his intention to further strengthen relations with China.

3. North Korea is expected to hold a large-scale military parade on Friday and has already held mass games to celebrate the anniversary. These events were attended by the leaders of other nations, including Li, Medvedev, and Lam. The event was preceded by fireworks and displays of unity among the audience.