South Korea trains 500,000 military personnel to operate drones
South Korea will train 500,000 military personnel to operate drones, according to Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back. This initiative aims to adapt South Korea's military strategy in response to the changing nature of warfare, especially following North Korea's advancing drone capabilities. The military plans to procure 11,000 drones by year-end, increasing to 60,000 by 2029.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 06:04 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
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