North Korea tested the missile from a test center not far from its capital, Pyongyang. The missile landed in the East Sea of the Korean Peninsula. The missile is believed to be the one North Korea recently displayed in a military parade on February 9.
On the morning of the past (April 14), KCNA, the official news agency of North Korea North Korea fired the Hwasong-18 ballistic missile, a solid fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.
This latest test North Korea claims. For the first time a solid fuel intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched.
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North Korean officials have described the test as the country’s “miraculous achievement” because Hwaseong-18 will help North Korea respond to a foreign nuclear attack.
In addition, the Hwasong-18 will help support aggressive military strategies. dealing with nuclear conflict and threats from regional rivals such as South Korea, Japan and the United States.
This missile test This was the third test of an intercontinental ballistic missile this year, the most recent in March.
However, yesterday’s test was different from the previous ones. Because the Hwasong-18 missile It is a solid fuel propelled missile. while previous ballistic missiles It is a missile that is propelled by liquid fuel.
What is a “solid fuel missile”? How are they different from liquid fuel missiles that North Korea has used?
A “solid fuel missile” is a missile developed by the North Korean government. Building on traditional nuclear weapons and missiles It is one of the weapons North Korea’s leaders have promised to develop. to deal with threats from the United States
fuel in Hwasong-18 missiles That is the result of extending the so-called “Solid fuel engine – high pressure”
In mid-December last year, Kim Jong-un personally observed the engine test at the Sohae satellite launch center. He said that these machines will be used as part of the development of a new type of strategic weapons system.
Developing a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is part of North Korea’s five military missions. The new goals presented by the Labor Party at last year’s party conference.
The reason North Korea has to use solid fuel instead of liquid fuel is because solid fuel has high thrust. can stay in storage for a long time without deterioration of the drive No need for additional fuel injection. And when used with missiles, they are easier to store and launch faster.
Solid fuel used to be popular and used in rockets in the early 20th century, but has gradually disappeared. After the discovery of a more efficient and more propulsive liquid fuel.
North Korea’s missile test came just two days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Korean Workers’ Party that North Korea needs to step up a faster and more aggressive deterrent. Because the situation on the Korean Peninsula began to heat up. and more tensions
For 2023 and 2022, North Korea has tested a total of about 100 missiles, many of them nuclear warheads. which can attack as far as the US mainland
North Korea’s frequent missile tests Most are in response to military exercises between the United States and South Korea, which North Korea sees as preparations for an invasion of North Korea.
However, some observers pointed out that North Korea is using the pretext of US military movements. and South Korea to launch a missile test to modernize the armament and pressure on the United States And South Korea bowed to the economic sanctions that are currently hitting North Korea.
The US currently has and Russia with solid fuel missiles. China has also tested this type of missile. This success is worrying because it means that North Korea’s nuclear weapons capabilities have improved. and in the field of experts New missile tests will also increase.
After North Korea released a photo of its successful development of a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. Professor Kim Dong-yup, an expert on North Korean studies, said the world may see North Korea test more missiles. until the desired goal is reached
In addition to the Korean peninsula another area in East Asia is the Taiwan strait.
Because China launched a live-fire drill around Taiwan on April 8 after President Tsai Ing-wen ignored China’s warnings. He met the speaker of the US House of Representatives on April 5, before China announced the end of the military drills on April 10.
Back last Saturday China has launched a major move under Operation “United Sharp Sword”.
China has deployed large numbers of troops and equipment to demonstrate its military potential. Whether it’s an aircraft carrier dozens of destroyers Hundreds of fighter planes both fighter bombers harassing planes and refueling planes
while the Chinese maneuvered Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense ordered preparations and closely monitored China’s movements throughout the 3 days.
for marine Taiwan has sent warships in the waters, and in air Taiwan has sent fighter planes to patrol along the air defense zone. including Chinese fighter jets
Most recently, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited the air base in Taichung. to thank the Air Force that defends Taiwan 24 hours a day during China’s military drills with a promise to continue strengthening the military
Although China has already stopped the military exercises. But China still keeps some of its forces near Taiwan. Today, Chinese authorities released photos of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft circling the area around Taiwan.
At the same time, news came that the Chinese authorities have also declared a no-fly zone or No Fly Zone in the northern area of Taiwan Island as well.
However, this afternoon, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin issued a statement that China has not declared a no-fly zone over the northern airspace of the island of Taiwan.
The announcement was a warning issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of China. which forces the subject to fly certain parts of the airspace to deal with rocket debris that is about to fall from a satellite launch. without specifying any other details
Chinese authorities have asked airlines to refrain from flying over the East China Sea airspace between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on April 16, or Sunday. This is expected to cause more than 33 flights to be delayed.
