North Korean state media reported that the modular rocket‑launcher system observed in a previous test has been upgraded to carry 24 240‑mm rockets (two 12‑rocket modules). The system now features improved precision guidance and a maximum range of about 90 km, up from the previously cited 67 km. The new configuration also increases the total fire volume, moving from the older M‑1991 launchers with 22 single‑reload tubes to a modular pack‑reload system that can fire 24 rockets in rapid succession.
In addition, the report mentioned a new 155‑mm artillery round with an extended range of roughly 65 km, comparable to the older 170‑mm Koksan howitzers and potentially capable of reaching Seoul. The KCNA release highlighted the improved accuracy of these longer‑range shells, suggesting possible guided capability, though details remain unclear.
The announcements underscore a broader emphasis on enhancing both rocket and artillery firepower in North Korea’s modern warfare doctrine.