North Korea shows record number of ICBMs at military parade; See Pics

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a military parade showcasing the country's largest-ever display of advanced, nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The military parade was held in Pyongyang to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army and Kim oversaw the display of weaponry with his daughter, Kim Ju Ae.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw a major military parade showcasing a record number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles, including what analysts said was possibly a new solid-fueled ICBM. Credit: AFP Photo

The parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country's armed forces featured fireworks, military bands and uniformed soldiers marching in unison to spell out

People watch fireworks during a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's army, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: Reuters Photo

Wearing the black coat and fedora combination favoured by his grandfather and North Korea's founding leader Kim Il Sung, Kim attended the February 8 parade with his wife, Ri Sol Ju, and daughter Ju Ae. Credit: AFP Photo

Troops take part in a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's army, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: Reuters Photo

North Korea has long sought to develop a solid-fuel ICBM, which could help make its nukes harder to detect and destroy. Credit: Reuters Photo

The weapons on show included at least 10 of the country's largest Hwasong-17 ICBMs, plus vehicles apparently designed to carry a solid-fueled ICBM, Seoul-based specialist site NK News reported. Credit: Reuters Photo

North Korea stages military parades to mark important holidays and events, which are closely monitored by observers for clues about the reclusive regime's progress on its banned ballistic and nuclear weapons. Credit: Reuters Photo

The parade showcased the

Troops take part in a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's army, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Credit: Reuters Photo