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...