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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

FACTBOX: North Korea's missile arsenal

Scud missileNorth Korea has fired two short-range missiles off its east coast, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Monday.

The following is a look at the North's missile program:

THE ARSENAL - North Korea has well over 1,000 missiles of various ranges. It has sold missiles and missile technology overseas, with Iran being one of the large buyers. The North has more than 800 ballistic missiles -- including 600 Scud missiles of various types and 200 Rodong missiles. A U.N. resolution bans it from launching ballistic missiles.

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