How does Kim Jong-un reward rocket engineers?

Engineers who developed the Hwaseong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile have been personally rewarded by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with the highest medal and "priceless" gifts.

According to Sputnik, the creators of the missile that was successfully tested on July 4 received watches and a collection of quotes from Kim Jong-un.

Photo: KCNA

In a congratulatory speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called the Hwaseong-14 missile launch "a momentous historical event that fundamentally changed the strategic stance of the DPRK and the political structure of the world."

"Kim Jong-un expressed high expectations and confidence in the scientists, technicians, workers and officials involved in the munitions industry. He hoped they would achieve more success in their efforts to create the strongest military guarantee under the slogan: Advance in the life-or-death battle for the people and the country," the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

Those who made outstanding contributions to the success of the intercontinental ballistic missile test, in addition to being awarded North Korea's highest medals such as the Kim Il-sung Medal, the Kim Jong-il Medal and the title of Hero of Korea, also received watches engraved with the names of the country's former leaders as well as a collection of Kim Jong-un's quotes.

On July 4, North Korea announced the successful test of the Hawseong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile at 00:39 GMT. The missile flew 930km and reached an altitude of 2,802km in a 39-minute flight before hitting a target in the Sea of ​​Japan./.

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