Kim Jong Un inspected new ‘AI suicide attack drones’, state media KCNA reports. Images show Kim inspecting a drone, agreeing to expand production. Analysts suggest Russian assistance in developing this tech, a result of closer ties after North Korea allegedly aided Russia in Ukraine. First revealed in August 2024, Pyongyang aims to ‘introduce AI’ into its weapons. Experts warn this development raises concerns for South Korea and the international community, especially regarding escalation risks. Alongside drones, Kim unveiled a potential early-warning aircraft, possibly with Russian components. This follows a pact where Russia and North Korea pledged mutual aid against ‘aggression’. South Korea suspects North Korea has sent soldiers to Russia, and Russia may be providing tech for North Korea’s missile program.