North Korea has recently developed new loitering munition weapons systems, also known as attack drones or sui-ide drones. These new weapons, although similar in look to already produced Israeli, Russian and Chinese drones, show that the rogue state is capable of the domestic production of advanced weapons systems. They have increasingly worked to integrate these new North Korean drone systems into their tactics to defeat South Korea in the event of war. Likewise, South Korea has been developing new tactics and technology in order to rise to meet the threat posed by these new North Korean weapons.

Key Judgment 1. It is highly likely that North Korean drones will continue to be developed through the creation of new variants of existing drone technology.

Key Judgment 2. It is highly likely that North Korean drones will begin to feature more often in offensive tactics aimed at South Korea.

Key Judgment 3. It is highly likely that South Korea will develop tactics and technology in order to counter a rising threat from North Korean drones.