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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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HISTORICAL FACTS: Kim jong un calls for rapid expansion of drone technology and observes weapons tests - Caught on Camera

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for rapidly expanding the country's drone technology and observed tests of various weapons, state media reported Friday, as his nation remains embroiled in a standoff with rival South Korea along their heavily fortified border.

The report came a day after South Korea's military said North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea in what were its first ballistic weapons firings in 17 days.

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