
The DPRK announced a test of a new powerful rocket engine. It was organized at the military base of Tonchkhan. It is reported by Reuters with reference to local media.
The engine leader was attended by the DPRK leader Kim Jong -un. He called the successful launches of the “new birth” of the missile industry, and also noted that North Korea is close to the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. According to Kim Jong -un, "the whole world will soon witness a significant event."
It is worth noting that tests of engines intended for large -range missiles were carried out.
Earlier, on March 6, the DPRK launched four medium -range ballistic missiles towards Japan. Then North Korea explained the launches with the intention to work out strikes on American bases in Japan.