N. Korea has 100 KN-02 missiles with extended range

North Korea is estimated to have about 100 KN-02 missiles with an extended range of up to 170 kilometers, as the country has improved engine performance through various test firings, a senior military source said Wednesday.

According to the military assessment on the North's missile program, the KN-02 can fly farther than the previously expected 120 km, adding that 30 transporter erector launchers (TEL) have been deployed to fire the missiles.

"North Korea is estimated to have about 100 KN-02 missiles, considering the number of launchers," the source said, asking for anonymity. "KN-02 uses a solid fuel system, which saves time on firing and reloading."

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