South Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

🇰🇷 The Hindu (KR) — 2026-06-26

South Korea plans to train 500,000 personnel as 'drone warriors' to strengthen capabilities against North Korean threats, influenced by recent conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. This reflects growing military technology emphasis in regional security strategies.

The announcement comes as both Koreas accelerate efforts to build drone capabilities, shaped by lessons from conflicts ‌in Ukraine and West Asia

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South Korea says to train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

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