Kim observes tests of North Korea’s new reconnaissance and attack drones

Kim Jong Un, center left in a black jacket, stands by what appeared to be a large reconnaissance drone at an undisclosed location in North Korea (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed tests of newly developed reconnaissance and attack drones this week and called for their increased production, state media said.

Mr Kim has been emphasising the development of drones, and the tests were the latest display of his country’s growing military capabilities.