"North Korea's Advancements in Hypersonic Missile Development"

North Korea claims to have successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, a development that could potentially allow the country to strike further targets in the region, including Guam. Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test and emphasized the strategic importance of the new missile system. The country has been actively pursuing the development of technologically-advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles, as part of its military modernization efforts.