Kim Jong increased tension between America and South Korea, conducted ballistic missile fuel test

North Korea has become the biggest headache not only for South Korea and Japan but also for America. Despite US sanctions, Kim Jong Un is not desisting from his actions. He is continuously carrying out ballistic missiles and other deadly tests related to it. In the latest case, North Korea has increased the tension between South Korea and America by testing solid fuel associated with ballistic missiles. North Korea said Wednesday it has successfully tested a new solid-fuel engine for intermediate-range ballistic missiles, continuing work toward developing nuclear-capable weapons that target its adversaries in the region.

North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said scientists affiliated with the country’s military tested the first and second stages of the missile engine on Saturday and Tuesday. The report did not specify when the new missile system would be completed. The country’s existing medium-range missiles, including the Hosong-12, are powered by liquid-fuel engines. These require refueling before testing and cannot be refueled for long periods of time. These missiles can reach the American Pacific territory Guam. At the same time, solid propellant missiles are easier to prepare for testing, launch them faster and hide them. These properties of missiles make it difficult for adversaries to detect them.

Kim has given the army direct authority for nuclear attack

The news agency said in its report that this recent test is necessary to increase the strategic defensive capabilities of the North Korean military, especially at a time when the country is facing an unstable security environment. Tension on the Korean Peninsula has been at its peak since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rapidly expanded the country’s weapons program in the past few years. It also includes what Kim described as a virtual nuclear attack on the South. Kim has also given his military the right to carry out preemptive nuclear strikes against enemies if it feels any threat to the top leadership in Pyongyang. (AP)

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