Source: United Press International
“North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a solid-fuel engine for intercontinental ballistic missiles, calling it a ‘significant change’ in Pyongyang’s growing nuclear weapon capabilities, state media reported Tuesday. Kim oversaw the ninth and final test of the high-thrust engine on Monday, state-run Korean Central News Agency said. … Missiles using solid-fuel propellants have long been on Kim’s wish list of weapons as they can be transported and launched more quickly than liquid-fuel models. North Korea has unveiled several long-range missiles that analysts believe are capable of reaching the continental United States.” (09/09/25)