According to AP, North Korean sources characterized this development as a "significant achievement" that strengthens the state's strategic military capabilities. The maximum thrust of the new engine is 2,500 kilonewtons, which is significantly higher than the recorded 1,970 kilonewtons during tests in September 2025.
Experts interviewed on this matter believe that Pyongyang may be exaggerating the capabilities of the new engine. At the same time, specialists emphasize that solid-fuel rockets have advantages in mobility and stealth before launch compared to liquid-fuel ones.
Previously, Kim Jong Un reiterated critical statements regarding the U.S. and confirmed the intention to continue developing North Korea's military potential.
