North Korea boasts test of engine technology for intercontinental missile

April 09, 2016 17:49

North Korea tested a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to its state-run news agency.

In a clear challenge to the United States, the KCNA proclaimed: "The great success made in the test provided a firm guarantee for mounting another form of nuclear attack upon the U.S. imperialists and other hostile forces."

This is the latest in a litany of reports made by the North Korean regime about its weapons development. This year alone, the country has that said it successfully conducted a hydrogen bomb test and miniaturized nuclear warheads to fit on ballistic missiles.

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