Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea’s drone technology superiority

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Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea’s drone technology superiority. (2026, October 30). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/30/aje-onl-nf_north-korea-seeks-absolute-superiority-in-drone-301026?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-10-30

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a drone exhibition where he emphasized the need for his nation to achieve "absolute superiority" in drone technology. During the event, Kim stressed the importance of advancing unmanned aircraft capabilities further. The article does not provide specific dates or locations but focuses on Kim's call to enhance North Korea’s military technological edge through drones.

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On October 29, 2026, Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, visited an exhibition of drones at an undisclosed location within the country, emphasizing the need for rapid expansion and technological advancement in drone technology. During his visit, Kim stated that achieving "absolute superiority" in drone capabilities is a priority. State media reported that Kim observed tests involving various types of weapons, including drones and missiles, following the exhibition on October 30. Experts suggest that North Korea’s recent involvement with Russian forces in Ukraine has provided valuable insights into modern warfare techniques, particularly drone operations. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between North Korea and its rivals South Korea and the United States, who recently conducted joint aerial exercises seen as provocative by Pyongyang.

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