To the surprise of the international community, North Korea’s 70th anniversary military parade on Sunday held back the country’s advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) and devoted nearly half of the time to economic development projects. North Korean troops, artillery and tanks made their way past the communist country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, but the regime restrained from showing off its most advanced missiles, which have been a focal point of international sanctions. Read more: Opinion: No peace for Korea In previous years, North Korean leaders were never shy of boasting their long-range missiles and nuclear achievements, while almost no emphasis was put on the country’s economy and culture. Analysts say Sunday’s parade underscored Kim’s strategy of putting economic development at the center and convincing the international community that North Korea is willing to make compromises. North Korea scales down jingoism on 70th birthday No ballistic missile show-off Every year on September 9, North Korea celebrates its birthday by holding a military parade in the capital, Pyongyang. Unlike previous years, this year the regime chose to refrain from showing off its long-range missiles and instead exhibited projects that highlighted the country’s economic achievements. North Korea scales down jingoism on 70th birthday North…