A series of heavy weapons appeared at the largest military parade of the decade.

On September 26, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the armed forces (August 15, 1948-2023), the South Korean government held a large-scale military parade in the capital Seoul.

Hàn Quốc: Hàng loạt vũ khí hạng nặng xuất hiện tại lễ duyệt binh lớn nhất thập kỷ

About 6,000 soldiers and more than 200 pieces of defense equipment, including K2 main battle tanks, K9 self-propelled guns and Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, took part in the parade at Gwanghwamun Square. (Source: KBS News)

Speaking at the parade, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol affirmed his commitment to building a strong military to ensure national peace . At the same time, Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol announced that he would strengthen security cooperation with the US, Japan and partner countries to establish a strong security posture. (Source: KBS News)

This is the largest parade event held in South Korea since 2013. Many high-ranking officials from the US and South Korea attended the ceremony. This year's event featured the appearance of US and South Korean military aircraft to demonstrate the two countries' "upgraded" joint defense posture. (Source: KBS News)

Thousands of people were willing to stand in the rain to witness the country's military parade. Cho Kyu-bok, 75, a resident of Goyang, northwest of Seoul, said he arrived at Gwanghwamun Square a few hours before the event to get a good spot and see South Korea's cutting-edge weapons. (Source: KBS News)

Under the heavy rain, all Korean people and international delegates solemnly performed the flag-raising ceremony and sang the national anthem. (Source: KBS News)

The soldiers marched in the typical uniforms of the Korean army. The parade was to show off the military's strength under the theme of "A strong military, strong security and peace through strength". (Source: KBS News)

South Korea's strength has always been highly regarded for possessing a full range of modern military equipment. According to Global Firepower, South Korea's military strength ranks 5th in the world . (Source: KBS News)

South Korea usually holds a military parade every five years to mark its Armed Forces Day. However, the administration of former President Moon Jae-in skipped the event in order to promote inter-Korean reconciliation. (Source: KBS News)

Hàng loạt vũ khí hạng nặng xuất hiện tại lễ duyệt binh 'thập kỷ' của Hàn Quốc

Korea's cutting-edge UAV drone. (Source: KBS News)

The Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system, which is designed to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles at altitudes of 50-60 km. (Source: KBS News)