North Korea says it has tested an intermediate-range strategic missile using artificial intelligence.
Raising fresh questions about how quickly its weapons technology is evolving.
South Korea detected the launch from the Wonsan area early Saturday, saying the missile flew more than 700km toward the East Sea.
Hours later, Kim Yo Jong said it was an intermediate-range missile capable of changing its flight path at low altitude.
AI was incorporated into the system. But how advanced is it really?
Kim claimed the technology could make the missile extremely difficult to evade, though she offered few technical details.
Analysts Question AI Claims
Seoul-based analyst Hong Sung-pyo urged caution, saying it was too early to confirm Pyongyang’s claims.
“AI is increasingly being incorporated into military technology worldwide, and ballistic missiles are no exception,” Hong told AFP, noting that AI could help with targeting and launch operations.
The test came amid rising tensions after a mine explosion in the DMZ wounded three South Korean soldiers.
Seoul demanded an apology, while Pyongyang denied responsibility and called the South “despicable”.
Analyst Yang Moo-jin said the launch showed that “Seoul called for easing tensions, but Pyongyang answered by escalating them.”
So, is AI changing missile warfare or is North Korea also using the technology to send a political message?
