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Torchlight march in North Korea

Fireworks explode over participants carrying torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Fireworks explode over participants carrying torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants ride with a portrait of Kim Il Sung during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants ride with a portrait of Kim Il Sung during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

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Participants ride with a portrait of Kim Il Sung during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Fireworks explode over participants carrying torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Fireworks explode over participants carrying torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Fireworks explode over participants carrying torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
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Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Participants shout slogans as they carry torches during a torchlight procession during a celebration marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 10, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui

Reuters / Monday, September 10, 2018
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