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North Korea Tests New Missile Engine Amid U.S. Concerns

3/29/2026

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North Korea tested a new solid-fuel missile engine capable of striking the U.S. mainland.
The test was observed by North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un as part of a five-year defense plan.
The engine produced 2,500 kilonewtons of thrust.
Analysts say North Korea may be exaggerating its progress because key details were not disclosed.
South Korea and the United States are monitoring these developments closely.

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North Korea tested a new solid-fuel missile engine capable of striking the U.S. mainland.
The test was observed by North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un as part of a five-year defense plan.
The engine produced 2,500 kilonewtons of thrust.
Analysts say North Korea may be exaggerating its progress because key details were not disclosed.
South Korea and the United States are monitoring these developments closely.