North Korea successfully tests solid-fuel motor for ICBM development

North Korea said Friday it has successfully test-fired a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor" with 140 tons of thrust, according to state media, as the country seeks to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of being launched with a shorter preparation time.The test, conducted Thursday by the Academy of Defense Science at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, was the first of its kind in the country and leader Kim Jong Un guided the launch on the spot, the official Korean Central News Agency said.Solid-fueled ballistic missiles can be made ready for launch more quickly than liquid-…READ FULL ARTICLE