South Korea is planning to train its entire military to use drones as easily as they use personal firearms, aiming to make drones a universal combat tool. The goal is to give troops a technological edge in the 70-year border standoff with North Korea. This move is part of a broader plan to equip military units with cheap and expendable drones for surveillance and strike missions. The country is drawing inspiration from Ukraine’s use of drones to offset its numerical disadvantage, which is also a challenge for South Korea. Why it matters is that this shift could significantly impact the balance of power in the region and set a new standard for military drone use globally.