North Korea's Kim drives new-type tank during military drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed and participated in military training exercises involving new battle tanks on multiple occasions over the past month. According to various reports from state media, Kim drove one of the new tanks himself during these inspections. The exercises come amidst heightened tensions between North Korea and its rivals South Korea and the United States, who have recently concluded their joint military drills. North Korea views these drills as a rehearsal for invasion and has intensified its launches and belligerent rhetoric in response. Kim's tank training was designed to inspect the combat capabilities of tank crews. The exact number of new-type main battle tanks that have been developed or showcased is not clear from the available reports.