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By Jung Da-min
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| The Air Force's Black Eagles aerobatic team perform over Gangneung, Gangwon Province, on Aug. 4. Yonhap |
But they will hold a concert, an aerobatic demonstration by the Air Force Black Eagles and a "dronebot" show, among others, the Ministry of National Defense said Monday.
A demonstration of future combat systems by each military branch is also planned.
Seoul's decision not to hold a big parade comes as the two Koreas are warming to each other. They just announced an agreement to hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, the third between President Moon Jae-in and the North's leader Kim Jong-un.
Meanwhile, the North is expected to conduct military parades on Sept. 9 to mark its 70th foundation day but there is speculation the scale may be reduced.
According to the Voice of America, Tuesday, the Aug. 11 satellite images by private satellite company Planet Labs showed what appeared to be a preparatory gathering at Kim Il-sung Square.
The North staged military parades at the same venue on Feb. 8 this year for the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the (North) Korean People's Army.
