Why is North Korea developing solid fuel missiles?

North Korea tested its latest Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday (July 12) with “the maximum output” of its solid-fuel engine that can fly far enough to strike targets anywhere in the United States with warheads, analysts say.

Kristy Kilburn explains characteristics of solid-fuel technology, and how it can help the North improve its missile systems.

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[deceivedREALITY]

You've got to appreciate Rocket man's camera angles on some of these missile launches

[AxelWerner]

No food for the Korean people, but building ICBMs and nukes . What a madness.

[tomhenry]

Safer then liquid
If can make the solid fuel

[Doodxx]

Ukraine gave away nuclear weapons and this is what happened

[drbendover]

Solid fuel just means it can launch in below freezing weather, it's why the Russians use them as well:)

[lawngaiyi]

Because Mother needs weapon.
Does his father use weapon on his mom too?
Who guarantees?

[stevenwendellnelson]

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner"
Please pray this now, or repeat the words aloud or in your head at least 15 times 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[chucky]

Because they haven't got a green agenda 🤣

[b.s.]

Where is North Korea getting the supplies from think about that

[Voen_Sveta]

solid fuel missiles program means north korean industry degraded and they are not able to build much more efficient nitrogen tetroxide - hydrazine rockets))