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DPRK Announces Successful Test of Intercontinental Ballistic Rocket Engine

2016-04-10 08:53:00       source:Global Times

April 10, 2016


"The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un has overseen a successful test of a heavy-lift engine of a new-type intercontinental ballistic rocket, the official KCNA news agency reported Saturday.

The ground test was conducted at the Sohae Space Center, which is located at the DPRK's North Pyangan Province, the KCNA said, without specifying when the test was carried out.

The test proved a great success and is of significance in strengthening the country's nuclear forces and defense capabilities, said KCNA, adding that the engine of the intercontinental ballistic rocket met all scientific and technological indexes."


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