S. Korea closely watching N. Korea's 'increased' activities to prepare for military parade: Seoul official

• Published date: 23 February 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

South Korea's military is closely monitoring "increased activities" by North Korea in apparent preparations for a military parade, a Seoul official said Monday amid speculation that the reclusive regime may stage a nighttime parade in Pyongyang later this week.

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) spokesperson Col. Lee Sung-jun made the remarks as media outlets have cited commercial satellite imagery indicating the North has been preparing for the parade apparently to mark the 75th founding anniversary of its armed forces Wednesday.

"We are keeping close tabs on some increased activities with regards to (North Korea's) recent rehearsals," Lee told a regular press briefing. "As the date of the event is approaching, we are observing it with a greater...