North Korea has successfully developed a new type of medium-range ballistic missile equipped with highly advanced solid fuel engines, according to a report from the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (CTAK). The development of this missile holds significant strategic importance and showcases North Korea’s growing military capabilities.
The recent tests conducted by North Korea involved the first-stage nozzle and the second-stage engine of the missile. Both tests yielded highly satisfactory results, further bolstering the country’s missile technology.
This achievement follows North Korea’s successful launch of the Hwasong-18, a solid fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch, personally overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, demonstrated the missile’s impressive capabilities, reaching a maximum altitude of 6,648.4 kilometers and traveling a distance of 1,001.2 kilometers in 4,491 seconds, before accurately landing in the Sea of Japan.
Officials in Pyongyang have hailed these accomplishments as evidence of the power, reliability, and military effectiveness of their advanced missile systems. The development of this new missile raises concerns among global leaders, with the President of South Korea expressing specific concerns about the threat posed to Europe by North Korean missiles.
The international community will closely monitor North Korea’s advancements in missile technology, as this development has significant implications for regional and global security. The growing capabilities of North Korea’s missile program underscore the need for continued diplomatic efforts to address the country’s nuclear ambitions and ensure stability in the region.
As tensions continue to rise, it is crucial for world leaders to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic solutions in order to prevent further escalation and maintain peace and security.
