North Korea conducts high-thrust engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.

N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine using a composite carbon fiber material, saying the test was a part of the North's five-year plan to upgrade its strategic strike capabilities, according to state media Sunday. Kim oversaw the test of a newly upgraded engine made with composite carbon fiber material, with a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons, the Korean Central News Agency said without disclosing the date or location of the tes

By The Korea Herald

North Korea's Kim oversees test of powerful new solid-fuel missile engine

North ⁠Korean leader Kim Jong Un also attended inspections of special operations forces training and a new main battle tank.

N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA - Yonhap News Agency

N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA  Yonhap News Agency