Watch: Kim Jong Un Orders Mass Acceleration Of North Korea's Military Drone Program

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has demanded a rapid expansion of his nation’s drone technology while personally supervising a series of military weapons demonstrations, state media reported Friday.

The high-profile inspections highlight Pyongyang’s push to modernize its unmanned capabilities and tactical arsenals amid heightened friction with South Korea.

Standing alongside senior defense officials along the border region, Kim emphasized the strategic urgency of integrating advanced unmanned systems into active combat units.

The moves signal an escalating technological arms race in the region, raising fresh security concerns for Seoul and international allies monitoring the volatile Demilitarized Zone.

Watch this video from Associated Press.

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