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

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Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned tech. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3372809/kim-jong-un-urges-drone-expansion-north-korea-showcases-new-unmanned-tech

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Kim Jong-un emphasized the need for expanding drone technology at North Korea's inaugural drone exhibition in Pyongyang. He stressed that acquiring advanced drones is crucial for enhancing both conventional military and nuclear capabilities, as part of his strategy to address perceived security challenges posed by the United States and its allies.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding the country's drone technology and observed tests of various weapons on October 29, 2026, according to state media reports from SEOUL. At a drone exhibition in Pyongyang, Kim stressed the need to achieve "absolute superiority" in drone capabilities and announced unspecified steps to boost unmanned aircraft development. Experts note that North Korea's troops dispatched to Russia likely gained expertise in drone warfare there. This move comes amid tensions with South Korea along their heavily fortified border.

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