Kim Jong Un calls for accelerating drone technology development

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating the development of drone technology and achieving absolute military superiority during his visit to a military exhibition, a day after Pyongyang launched about ten ballistic missiles toward the sea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating the development of drone technology and achieving absolute military superiority in this field during his visit to a military exhibition featuring models of attack aircraft and drones, according to state media on Friday. The Korean Central News Agency quoted Kim as stressing the need to achieve "absolute superiority in drone technology," emphasizing the importance of taking steps to expand and enhance unmanned aerial capabilities at a rapid pace. Kim's remarks came a day after the South Korean military announced that North Korea had launched about ten short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, the first such launch in 17 days. These developments come amid continued military tension between the two Koreas, as North Korea seeks to bolster its military capabilities and develop its weapons systems.