Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.[Regnum] The DPRK successfully tested a solid-fuel jet engine for a new medium-long-range hypersonic missile, led by the country's leader Kim Jong-un. The North Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA) reported this on March 20.
It is clarified that the planned ground test of the nozzle of a multi-stage solid propellant jet engine for a new hypersonic rocket was carried out on March 19 at the Sohae Cosmodrome by the General Directorate of Rocket Science of the DPRK and the subordinate Research Institute of Engines.
The test took place under the leadership of Kim Jong-un and senior personnel.
“The successful completion of this critical test established the timetable for the development and improvement of the medium-long-range hypersonic missile system,” the statement said.
After the successful test, the DPRK leader pointed out that the strategic value of the new missile, in his words, is no less than intercontinental ballistic missiles, noting “great satisfaction with the impeccable execution” of the party’s tasks in the field of creating strategic weapons.
As Regnum reported, on January 25, the DPRK Main Directorate of Rocket Science carried out a test launch of a new type of strategic cruise missile for the first time. It was noted that the rocket is still at the development stage.
On January 29, KCNA reported the successful test of North Korean Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missiles. They were launched from a submarine, after which the missiles accurately hit the conditional targets.