North Korea tests new rocket engine

pyongyang - North Korea has tested a new rocket engine. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called the trial a 'rebirth' of the rocket industry in his country, state media reported Sunday.

The motor can be used according to state news agency KCNA in order to bring the earth satellites into orbit. This indicates that it probably involves a drive for long-range missiles.

The Stalinist country makes such tests regularly to tension in the international community. Especially neighboring countries are concerned about nuclear- missile program and the unpredictable regime in Pyongyang.

North Korea operates according to experts, probably a nuclear missile to the development that can reach the United States. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday during his first trip to Asia that he does not rule out military action against the country.