South Korean Fighter Jets Accidentally Bomb Civilian Area in Military Drill

Incident: Two KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly released eight 500-pound MK-82 bombs in Pocheon city yesterday, resulting in injuries to 15 individuals and structural damage to several buildings. The occurrence took place at 10:04 AM during a joint US-South Korea military exercise due to a pilot entering inaccurate coordinates. Consequences and Actions: Following the mishap, military authorities have halted live-fire exercises and initiated an inquiry. This event transpired just before the scheduled Freedom Shield exercise with US troops, heightening concerns expressed by residents over the hazards posed by neighboring training areas.