This undated photo provided on March 29, 2026 by the North Korean government, shows what it says a solid-fuel engine test at an undisclosed place in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: “KCNA” which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency.
North Korea conducts engine test for a missile capable of targeting U.S. mainland
The test likely indicates Kim Jong Un is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.