The South Korean Air Force announced that during an exercise, 8 MK-82 type bombs accidentally dropped from a KF-16 fighter jet hit a residential area, stating, “We are sorry for the accident.” An investigation has been launched into the incident, which resulted in injuries to 7 people, with 4 of them being in critical condition and causing damage to many buildings. It was revealed that the incident in a rural residential area in Pocheon, Gyeonggi province, South Korea, was the result of an accident. The statement by the South Korean Air Force mentioned that a joint live-fire drill with the United States was being conducted in the area, and that at around 10:04 today, 8 MK-82 type bombs were accidentally released from a KF-16 fighter jet, falling outside the exercise area abnormally. The statement expressed regret for the damage caused by the accident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, promising to take all necessary measures, including compensation for the damage. Local fire officials reported that 7 people living in the rural residential area targeted by the bombs were injured. It was noted that 4 of the injured were in critical condition, and 1 church and 6 buildings were damaged. South Korean media reports highlighted that the unguided bomb MK-82, which hit the area accidentally, is an effective destruction weapon, and commented that the incident was narrowly avoided.