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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended an unmanned aeronautical technology exhibition and weapons demonstration, calling for rapid advancements to secure absolute dominance in drone warfare. State media reported that Kim emphasized the integration of high-level artificial intelligence into unmanned military hardware as an indispensable priority for modern armed forces. The showcase featured a wide array of hardware, including tactical suicide attack drones, cruise missiles, multi-purpose unmanned aircraft, and large-caliber multiple rocket launchers. The exhibition coincided with live-fire tests of North Korea’s ultra-precision 600mm multiple rocket launcher, underscoring the regime’s continuous military escalation. Analysts note that Pyongyang’s push to modernize its drone and AI capabilities draws crucial lessons from contemporary conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, while further hardening tensions with Seoul.