Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- North Korea recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party, rolling out the red carpet for high-ranking political figures from its allies like China and Russia who were invited to the event.
The leaders of Southeast Asian countries Vietnam and Laos were among the foreign dignitaries attending the huge parade, which involved tens of thousands of troops showcasing Pyongyang's extensive arsenal of weapons.
The visit by To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, marks the first time a Vietnamese leader has traveled to North Korea in 18 years.
As his party's general secretary, Lam holds the equivalent position to the one held by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un in the...