North Korea: Missiles Tested May Have Improved Range, Says S. Korean General

North Korea: Missiles Tested May Have Improved Range, Says S. Korean General

The North Korean short-range missiles that were test-fired Monday may have improved range over previous weapons, United Press International reports, citing the South Korean chief of staff.

The KN-02 missiles have an estimated range of between 130 kilometers (80.7 miles) and 160 kilometers (99.4 miles), the South Korean general said.

Seoul previously estimated the missiles' range at a maximum of 120 kilometers (74.5 miles), which threatened a western South Korean naval port and U.S. military hub south of Seoul.

The five KN-02 missiles were thought to be the first such tests in three months.

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