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

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  HYUNG-JIN KIMMarch 29, 2026 at 01:23 PM
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
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North Korea tests solid-fuel missile engine as Kim boosts threat to US mainland

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North Korea conducted a test of a solid-fuel engine on March 29, 2026, according to images released by the North Korean government. The test took place at an undisclosed location within North Korea. The engine is reportedly for a missile capable of reaching the US mainland. The images were provided by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), and independent verification of the test has not been possible. The timing and purpose of the test were not explicitly stated in the provided information.

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Kim called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal

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

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Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland

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north korea 100% missile test 90% engine test 80% us mainland 70% solid-fuel engine 60% weapons program 50% kim jong un 40%

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