Conflict · Pyongyang, North Korea · October 29, 2026

North Korea tests attack drones; Seoul vows response over DMZ blast

Reported by 7 outlets · first reported Oct 29, 4:39 AM ET

North Korea tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers. Kim Jong Un called for 'absolute superiority.' Seoul says it will continue measures over September mine blasts at the border.

Why it matters

Tension on the Korean peninsula raises risks for Japan and the region.

Background

The two Koreas have been in crisis since mine blasts in the demilitarized zone on Sept. 21. Pyongyang denies planting them.

The story so far

1. Oct 29North Korea tests attack drones; Seoul vows response over DMZ blast
2. Oct 30Kim urges drone dominance as North Korea fires missiles
3. Oct 31Rubio says Trump ready to talk with Kim; Pyongyang rejects sanctions statement
4. Nov 2North Korea denies Binance hack as outflows pass $3.6 billion

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 29, 8:22 PM ET
• Sky News ↗Oct 29, 4:39 AM ET
• Yonhap ↗Oct 29, 11:15 PM ET

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