During a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military, two South Korean fighter jets mistakenly released eight MK-82 bombs on a civilian area, resulting in injuries to eight individuals. The South Korean air force has expressed regret over the incident, pledging to investigate the cause, with initial findings indicating incorrect bombing coordinates. In response to the bombings, all live-fire drills will be suspended across the country. Local officials, including the mayor of Pocheon, have raised concerns about military safety protocols, emphasizing the need for preventive measures in future drills.
The South Korean air force acknowledged that during a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military, two fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area.
Mayor Paek Young Hyeun described the incident as "awful" and demanded that military drills in Pocheon be halted until safety measures are established.
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