North Korea tested a solid-fuel rocket engine that is central to quicker deployment of its long-range missiles
Kim Jong Un oversees test of an engine using solid fuel, which can allow missiles to be deployed more quickly and covertly
The war in Ukraine has brought Moscow and Pyongyang closer, with leaders vowing stronger cooperation and satellite images detecting the first train travel between Russia and North Korea in years. WSJ looks at what is known about the deepening relationship. Photos: Planet labs; KCNA/ReutersSEOUL—, delivering on a key weapons goal for leader Kim Jong Un.
Missiles typically use either liquid or solid fuels. With liquid fuels, the process to launch a long-range missile can take hours, making any potential strike more easily detectable. But with solid fuel, the propellants can be stored inside a missile, allowing the weapon to be stashed in a more covert place and launched with more surprise.
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