North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was pictured visiting specialist troops and taking part in drills as he also test fired a newly developed sniper rifle to be used by soldiers in Ukraine
Kim Jong-un test fired a powerful new sniper rifle during an inspection of troops as North Korea continues to threaten the West.
The leader of the isolationist nation was pictured laying on the ground and peering through the sights of the weapon, which is due to be sent out to fighters deployed to Russia. They will be fired on Ukrainian soldiers, and Kim Jong-un praised the weapon’s performance as he took part in a firing drill. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the powerful guns were going to be “newly supplied to special operation units”, possibly in the near future.
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Kim Jong-un told local media: “The field of unmanned equipment and artificial intelligence should be top-prioritised and developed in modernising the armed forces.”
The visit came a week after North Korea’s leader was pictured checking out his air force’s new drones, which have the ability to launch suicide attacks on land and sea. The bulbous unmanned planes are powered by AI and capable of long range reconnaissance.
Should they spot a target North Korea feels ill will towards, they are capable of switching to attack mode and launching a kamikaze run – without harming any of Kim Jong-un’s pilots, who will be safely tucked away at their base. The display was the latest example of the isolationist nation’s growing military force.
It comes as South Korea’s impeached President was sacked by judges after illegally imposing martial law on his country in a dramatic self-imposed military coup. His sacking will be welcomed by North Korea’s despot leader Kim Jong-un who objected to the tough stance Yoon took with his rogue state.
Hard-line Yoon Suk Yeol lost his job after flooding the streets with troops and tanks. At an anti-Yoon rally near the old royal palace that dominates Seoul, people erupted into jubilant tears and dancing when the verdict was announced.
Yoon’s supporters will likely intensify their rallies after the court’s decision, prolonging national division. Yoon has apologised for failing to live up to the public’s expectations after his ousting sent South Korea into political turmoil.
He said in a statement earlier this week: “Dear beloved citizens, it has been a great honour to work for the Republic of Korea. I deeply thank all of you who have supported and encouraged me despite my many shortcomings.
“I am very sorry and regretful that I could not live up to your expectations. I will always pray for our beloved Republic of Korea and its citizens.”
