Kim Jong Un calls for absolute supremacy in drone technology

Kim Jong Un North Korea unmanned aerial vehicles artificial intelligence Wonsan-Kalma

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a specialized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) exhibition at the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area on October 29, 2026. During the event, Kim called for the rapid expansion and strengthening of drone technology, stating that achieving absolute superiority in this field is an indispensable choice given the changing nature of modern warfare.

Kim emphasized that integrating advanced artificial intelligence into unmanned weapon systems must be a top priority for modernizing the military. The exhibition, which South Korean officials believe was North Korea’s first dedicated drone event, featured over 30 types of equipment, including stealth UAVs and first-person view (FPV) combat drones.

Following the exhibition, North Korea conducted a live-fire demonstration involving suicide attack drones, tactical cruise missiles, and 600 mm multiple rocket launcher systems. State media claimed that drone-launched missiles hit island targets with 100% accuracy. Separately, the South Korean military reported detecting approximately 10 short-range ballistic missile launches from the North Korean east coast during the same period.

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KCNA · Kim Jong Un · North Korea · Russia · South Korea · Wonsan-Kalma

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[● 4 SOURCES] North Korea has sent more than 16,000 personnel to Russia since October 2024. www.sadanews.ps · tienphong.vn · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.politika.rs
[● 6 SOURCES] North Korea conducted a weapons demonstration featuring 600 mm multiple rocket launcher systems. www.sadanews.ps · tienphong.vn · baoquangninh.vn · atvbl.rs · www.alaraby.co.uk · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The UAV exhibition was held at the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist area. baoquangninh.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Kim Jong Un called for absolute supremacy in drone technology. baoquangninh.vn · www.sadanews.ps · tienphong.vn · www.alaraby.co.uk · atvbl.rs · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Kim Jong Un emphasized that integrating artificial intelligence into unmanned weapon systems is a top priority. www.sadanews.ps · tienphong.vn · www.alaraby.co.uk
[● 6 SOURCES] South Korean intelligence reported that North Korea launched approximately 10 projectiles, including short-range ballistic missiles. baoquangninh.vn · www.sadanews.ps · tienphong.vn · www.alaraby.co.uk · atvbl.rs · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The exhibition featured over 30 types of drones, including stealth and FPV models. baoquangninh.vn · atvbl.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] KCNA claimed that drone-launched and cruise missiles hit an island target with 100% accuracy. atvbl.rs · tienphong.vn