North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of reconnaissance and attack drones this week, expressing satisfaction with their performance and calling for increased production. The drones have the capability to track multiple targets, monitor troop movements, and conduct various attack missions with artificial intelligence capabilities. Kim visited a drone technology complex and approved plans to prioritize drones and AI in advancing North Korea’s armed forces for modern warfare. The South Korean Defense Ministry did not immediately comment on the report.
North Korea has accused South Korea of dropping anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets with drones and threatened to respond with force. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated as Kim expands his military capabilities, including nuclear weapons targeting South Korea and potentially the U.S. mainland. Kim’s alignment with Putin and sending troops to support Russia’s efforts in Ukraine raises concerns about technology transfers strengthening his nuclear-armed military.
South Korea estimates that North Korea has sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia and continues to supply ammunition and military equipment. Of the approximately 11,000 North Korean troops sent to Ukraine, around 4,000 have been killed or injured. The development and testing of advanced drones demonstrate North Korea’s commitment to enhancing its military capabilities and poses a significant threat in the region.
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