North Korea announced the successful final ground test of a new solid -fuel rocket engine, developed for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
According to the Korea Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA), the test took place the day before, in the presence of the country’s leader, Kim Jong -un. He called the tested engine a “dazzling achievement.”
it is reported that the engine made of carbon fiber is more powerful than previous samples and can be used in future intercontinental missiles, including the “brason-20” system. The visit was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, where the North Korean leader first took part in the meeting of a multilateral format and met, in particular, with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
the increase in the number of tests of ballistic missiles in North Korea in recent years causes concern to the Asia-Pacific the region.
In the first half of 2025, Pyongyang has already carried out several launches of intercontinental missiles towards the Sea of Japan, declaring their ability to carry nuclear warheads.