(Pyongyang, 29th) North Korea's official media reported that leader Kim Jong-un attended a ground test of a solid-fuel rocket engine made from carbon fiber materials, observed special forces training, and inspected a new type of main battle tank.
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Kim Jong-un's itinerary on Sunday (March 29th).
According to the report, this new high-thrust solid-fuel engine has a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons. The purpose of the ground test is to enhance North Korea's strategic strike capability, and it is a component of North Korea's new five-year national defense development plan.
It was reported that Kim Jong-un said this test is of great significance for the modernization of North Korea's strategic forces.
Kim Jong-un also inspected a special operations force training base, emphasizing the need to conduct high-intensity peacetime training to prepare for modern warfare. He also outlined plans to restructure North Korea's special operations forces.
In addition, Kim Jong-un observed the testing of a new main battle tank. He pointed out that the tank's active protection system is able to intercept almost all existing anti-tank weapons, boasting that it is unmatched anywhere in the world.
Kim Jong-un is dedicated to advancing the modernization of North Korea's conventional forces and missile arsenal, and has recently inspected military activities multiple times.
At a rare ruling Workers' Party Congress held in February, he announced a new five-year plan, reaffirmed his commitment to continue developing nuclear weapons, and called for a comprehensive enhancement of North Korea's military capabilities.
North Korea is especially focused on solid-fuel missile technology. Analysts say that compared to liquid-fuel systems, this technology can speed up launch preparations and improve survivability.
South Korea and the United States have said they are closely monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends.
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Kim Jong-un's itinerary on Sunday (March 29th).
According to the report, this new high-thrust solid-fuel engine has a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons. The purpose of the ground test is to enhance North Korea's strategic strike capability, and it is a component of North Korea's new five-year national defense development plan.
It was reported that Kim Jong-un said this test is of great significance for the modernization of North Korea's strategic forces.
Kim Jong-un also inspected a special operations force training base, emphasizing the need to conduct high-intensity peacetime training to prepare for modern warfare. He also outlined plans to restructure North Korea's special operations forces.
Kim Jong-un is dedicated to advancing the modernization of North Korea's conventional forces and missile arsenal, and has recently inspected military activities multiple times.
At a rare ruling Workers' Party Congress held in February, he announced a new five-year plan, reaffirmed his commitment to continue developing nuclear weapons, and called for a comprehensive enhancement of North Korea's military capabilities.
North Korea is especially focused on solid-fuel missile technology. Analysts say that compared to liquid-fuel systems, this technology can speed up launch preparations and improve survivability.
South Korea and the United States have said they are closely monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends.