Published Oct 30, 2026, 11:21 PM ET · Updated 14 days ago · 1 source

Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned tech

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Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned tech

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended an exhibition devoted to drones and called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology, state media reported on Friday, as his military escalates threats against South Korea and the United States. Acquiring advanced drones is a top priority for Kim, who now wants to strengthen conventional and nuclear capabilities to counter what he calls US-led security threats. It is unclear how far North Korea’s drone programme has progressed. Experts say...