North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a test of a tactical attack drone and ordered intensified research into integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into military systems, state media reported Friday. The test featured the Kumsong-series drone successfully taking off and destroying a target, which Kim hailed as demonstrating "excellent combat effectiveness." He emphasized that drones are becoming a “major military activity asset” and prioritized their development in efforts to modernize North Korea’s armed forces. The move highlights Pyongyang's growing focus on unmanned and AI-driven warfare amid rising regional tensions and ongoing concerns over the regime’s expanding military capabilities.