Kim Urges Drone Technology Expansion

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1. 30 Oct

   SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology and observed tests of various weapons, state media reported Friday, as his nation remains embroiled in a standoff with rival South Korea along their heavily fortified border.

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• 31 Oct Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned techKim 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.South China Morning Post
• 30 Oct Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea’s drone technology superiorityNorth 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.Al Jazeera
• 30 Oct Kim attends North Korean drone exhibition and calls for boosting technologyNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a drone exhibition in the country and emphasized the need to advance drone technology, according to state media reports on October 30, 2026. At the event, which featured over 30 types of drones including stealth models, Kim called for rapid expansion of unmanned aerial technology capabilities. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea following…New York Post
• 30 Oct North Korea's Kim calls for rapid expansion of drone technology, observes testing of weaponsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged the rapid expansion of drone technology during an exhibition visit on October 29, 2026, according to state media. The event included test launches of various drones and missiles from Wonsan, amidst ongoing tensions with South Korea following recent border incidents involving land mines. KCNA reported that Mr. Kim emphasized seizing superiority in unmanned aeronautical technology…The Hindu
• 30 Oct North Korea's Kim calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons testsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a rapid expansion of the country's drone technology and recently witnessed several weapons tests, according to North Korean state media on Friday. This directive comes amid ongoing tensions between North Korea and its southern neighbor along their shared militarized border.Toronto Star

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