On Thursday, a South Korean village near the North Korean border was unintentionally shelled by two South Korean fighter jets during joint military exercises with the U.S. Due to incorrect coordinates input by at least one pilot, bombs fell in Nogok village, injuring seven individuals, two of whom were seriously hurt. The South Korean military announced the suspension of live-fire drills pending an investigation. The incident sparked widespread concern as locals reported significant damage to homes and a church, while the Air Force promised compensation to the victims.
A woman in Nogok who runs a shop in her home said she was there when an earthquake-like explosion rattled the village, breaking windows in her house and in neighbors' houses.
The military said it was suspending all live-fire drills while an investigation was carried out, following the inaccurate bombing that injured seven people.
Photos carried by local news outlets showed a house in the village with parts of its walls and tiled roof blown away, indicating severe damage.
The South Korean Air Force issued an apology and promised compensation for the victims, emphasizing their commitment to accountability following the incident.
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