North Korea published the first-ever photos of a uranium-enrichment facility, brazenness which shows how little it fears international blowback thanks to backing from Russia.

Kim’s daughter also appeared at this event, her first appearance in 80 days. Interestingly, Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, was reportedly escorting her niece, showing deference. There was a time when South Korea was touting Kim Yo Jong herself as successor, but that possibility has now all but vanished.

A strong military presence is needed to face “the various threats posed by the United States and its followers,” the North Korean leader said in a speech to mark the country’s founding anniversary.