North Korea displays drones, missiles as Kim urges AI weapons push
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said its military detected "around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles fired from the Wonsan area of North Korea towards the East Sea", also known as the Sea of Japan.
North Korea showcased drones, missiles, and artillery systems during a weapons demonstration, according to state media reports on Friday (Oct 30). The event was orchestrated by leader Kim Jong Un, who advocated for accelerated development of drone and AI technologies for military applications. The display occurred a day after South Korea claimed Pyongyang had launched "around a dozen" short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area, situated on the East Sea, or Sea of Japan. However, the connection between the two events remains unclear.
Kim Jong Un highlighted the necessity of achieving technological superiority in drone warfare, emphasizing that strength guarantees peace. The demonstration featured suicide attack drones, multipurpose drones equipped with air-to-surface missiles, cruise missiles, and 600mm multiple rocket launchers. KCNA reported that the drones and cruise missiles hit an island target with 100% accuracy.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected approximately a dozen short-range ballistic missiles launched from Wonsan towards the East Sea, with the projectiles covering a distance of around 250km. Seoul and the United States are conducting a comprehensive review of the missiles' specifications and have heightened their surveillance of potential additional launches.
The South Korean National Security Office labeled the launches as "serious acts" that fail to contribute to managing the current situation, asserting that they violate UN Security Council resolutions.
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