North Korea’s Kim tests AI-powered missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a missile that state media claims uses artificial intelligence to adjust its flight trajectory. The missile was launched from an area around the eastern coastal city of Wonsan early on Saturday morning and flew more than 700km, according to South Korea's military.

Kim Jong Un said after the launch that the strategic missile soldiers had fully demonstrated their professional qualifications and counterattack posture. He added that efforts must continue to make the enemy recognize the reliability and fatality of North Korea's strategic offensive means.

Seoul's military disputed claims that the AI-guided missile was impossible to avoid, saying it could have been intercepted. South Korea and the US maintain a firm combined defence posture.

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