Kim's effort to present a more diplomatic and less-belligerent image was reflected throughout this weekend's 70th anniversary events. It also revived its iconic mass games after a five-year hiatus with a spectacular and decidedly peaceful and forward-looking performance. Senior North Korean officials, meanwhile, have stressed the country's confidence in its ability to both maintain a strong military and build up its domestic economy. Last year, Trump and Kim were trading insults and threats and Kim was launching his missiles at a record pace. There hasn't been a North Korean launch this year, and Kim unilaterally ordered the destruction of his country's underground nuclear test site in May.

Source: ABC News September 10, 2018 13:41 UTC