North Korea displays drones, missiles as Kim Jong-un urges AI weapons push

What happened: North Korea test-fired attack drones, missiles and a multiple rocket launcher at a weapons demonstration, state media reported Friday. Kim Jong-un called for faster development of drone and AI technology for military use. Key numbers: Seoul said Pyongyang fired "around a dozen" Why it matters: Seoul's National Security Office said the launches violated UN Security Council resolutions and called them "serious acts that do nothing to help manage the current situation." South Korea and the United States are conducting a detailed analysis of the missiles' specifications. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

North Korea test-fired attack drones, missiles and a multiple rocket launcher at a weapons demonstration, state media reported Friday. Kim Jong-un called for faster development of drone and AI technology for military use.

Seoul's National Security Office said the launches violated UN Security Council resolutions and called them "serious acts that do nothing to help manage the current situation." South Korea and the United States are conducting a detailed analysis of the missiles' specifications.