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SECURITY & DEFENSE • NORTH KOREA

Kim Jong Un calls for North Korea to gain drone superiority

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the country to achieve superiority in drone technology. State media also reported tests of attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers; the reports do not independently verify the tests’ details.

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Why it matters

The reported weapons activity adds to security concerns in East Asia, an area relevant to U.S. allies and regional security. The articles do not report a direct effect on U.S. people, markets or operations.