At least 15 people were injured in South Korea when a fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training for the upcoming joint military exercise with the United States. The incident occurred in Pocheon, a city near the border with North Korea, during a live-fire exercise involving both the South Korean Air Force and Army. The South Korean military expressed regret for the civilian damage caused by the accidental release and promised to implement necessary measures, including compensation. The mayor of Pocheon called for a complete suspension of military training following the “horrific accident.”
The accident raised concerns about safety management during military training near civilian areas. The South Korean government is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, whether it was related to the bombs, maintenance, aircraft, or human error. The Freedom Shield exercise, scheduled to begin on March 10, aims to strengthen the alliance’s defense posture against threats from North Korea.
The incident comes as North Korea deepens its partnership with Russia, including support for the war in Ukraine. The governing People Power Party called for a transparent investigation, support for affected residents, and enhanced safety measures for training grounds near civilian areas. Military experts emphasized the importance of analyzing the cause of the accident and implementing preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
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