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North Korea shows off new submarine-launched missiles after rare party congress

North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a military parade, state media reported, capping more than a week of political meetings with a show of military might.
Key points:
- Analysts say new short-range ballistic missiles and SLBMs were paraded on trucks
- North Korea is believed to be seeking to develop a submarine to carry the missiles
- Experts say the parade was timed to be held just before US president-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated
Clad in a leather coat and fur hat, leader Kim Jong-un smiled and waved as he oversaw the parade in Pyongyang’s Kim Il-sung Square, photos by state media showed.
The parade featured rows of marching soldiers, as well as a range of military hardware including…
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