South Korean Fighter Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs on Civilian Area

South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during military training, injuring 29 people, including 15 civilians and 14 military personnel. The incident occurred in Pocheon, near the border with North Korea, during preparations for the annual U.S.-South Korea joint military exercise called Freedom Shield.

Accidental Bombing in South Korea during Joint Military Exercise

Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military, injuring eight people. The air force apologized, expressed hopes for a speedy recovery of the injured, and pledged compensation. The incident led to the suspension of all live-fire drills across South Korea.

Accidental Bombing in Pocheon

A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon during a training exercise with the U.S. military, injuring at least 15 people.