North Korea has conducted a ground test of a newly developed solid-fuel missile engine with a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons, according to state media. The engine employs composite carbon fiber materials, marking a technological upgrade in Pyongyang’s strategic weapons program. The test was personally overseen by leader Kim Jong-un and is framed as a milestone in a five-year national defense plan aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of North Korea’s missile forces. Solid-fuel technology allows for faster launch readiness and increased missile mobility compared to older liquid-fueled engines. This advancement raises concerns among neighboring countries and global powers due... [Continue Reading]