North Korea has successfully tested the engine of a missile targeting America. Kim Jong Un recently witnessed the ground test of a new and more powerful missile engine. This test has taken place at a time when North Korea is trying to strengthen its military capability.
North Korea has conducted a ground jet test of the missile’s newly upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel engine to target US soil. This test was led by Kim Jong Un himself and described it as an important step towards strengthening strategic military capability.
North Korean state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) gave this information on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The engine used in the test is made of composite carbon fiber material and its maximum thrust reached 2,500 kilonewtons, which is more than a similar test conducted last September. Whose thrust was approximately 1,971 kilonewtons.
North Korea has tested a high-thrust solid fuel engine. The composite carbon fiber used in this engine makes it light and strong. This engine is for a long-range missile (ICBM) that can reach the US mainland.
The advantage of solid fuel missiles is that they do not require refueling before launching. Therefore they can be launched quickly and covertly, making it difficult for the enemy to detect in advance.
Kim Jong Un described this test as very important. He said that this test will play a big role in taking the country’s strategic military power to the highest level. According to state media, the test is part of North Korea’s efforts to strengthen its nuclear weapons and long-range missile programs.
Why is North Korea doing all this?
North Korea has been increasing its missile and nuclear capabilities for the last several years. Recently, while giving a speech in the Parliament, Kim Jong Un had accused America and said that they will further strengthen the country’s nuclear power. This test is also a step in the same plan.
Experts say that North Korea is trying to make missiles with multiple warheads, so that it can dodge America’s missile defense system. However, some technical challenges still remain. Solid-fuel technology makes such missiles difficult to easily detect before launch, whereas older liquid-fuel missiles take time to refuel.