1. North Korea is celebrating 80 years since the founding of its ruling Workers' Party today, and is preparing for a military parade involving tens of thousands of people. This is the first such parade since July 2023.
2. Analysts predict that North Korea may showcase new weapons during this parade, including a next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile called Hwasong-20.
3. Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev are currently in North Korea. The North is seeking to demonstrate unity with these friendly countries, hoping they will support it during any potential talks with the United States.