Kim Jong Un Oversees Engine Test 'Capable of Reaching the US'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a higher-thrust solid-fuel engine, describing it as a significant enhancement to the country's strategic military capability. The engine, with a thrust of 2,500 kilotons, is an upgrade from a previous test in 2025 and is considered capable of reaching the continental United States. The increase in engine power is likely related to efforts to equip missiles with multiple warheads. The test comes days after Kim pledged to further strengthen North Korea's nuclear arsenal and accused the US of aggression and state terrorism, particularly in relation to the war in the Middle East. This development exacerbates geopolitical tensions in the region and raises concerns about North Korea's nuclear program.