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Kim praises test of rocket engine

Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, watched the ground test of a newly developed rocket engine, the official news agency KCNA reported on Sunday morning. Kim visited the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground at dawn to learn about the technical features of the engine as well as preparations for the test, the agency said. Kim said that the success of the test "marked a great event of historic significance", KCNA said.