South Korea held its first military parade since 2013 in Seoul on Tuesday, featuring a display of missiles, tanks, and howitzer artillery. The parade, held to mark South Korea’s 75th Armed Forces Day, coincides with the government’s adoption of a more assertive stance toward nuclear-armed North Korea. Photo: VCG

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol inspects the honor guard in Seongnam during the parade. Photo: VCG

Cadets march in formation during the parade. Photo: VCG

Soldiers are cheered on by crowds. Photo: Anthony Wallace/ VCG

LVTP landing vehicles roll through downtown Seoul during the parade. Photo: Anthony Wallace/ VCG

Missiles on display during the parade. Photo: VCG

South Korea-developed Hyunmoo missiles in the parade. Photo: VCG

Military vehicles move in formation in downtown Seoul for the parade. Photo: Anthony Wallace

President Yoon and his wife Kim Keon-hee salute the national flag during the celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of Armed Forces Day in Seongnam. Photo: Kim Hong-ji/VCG