North Korean leader Kim Jong Un participated in training exercises with newly developed battle tanks, emphasizing the need for readiness for potential conflict, state media reported. The drills, conducted in response to South Korea-U.S. military exercises, showcased the North’s military capabilities, including its “world’s most powerful” tanks. Kim’s direct involvement in driving the tanks aimed to boost morale among troops. As tensions escalate, North Korea’s intensified weapons testing and rhetoric coincide with the U.S. and South Korea’s military maneuvers, with experts anticipating further provocations amid upcoming elections in both nations.