An incident during a joint military training exercise between South Korea and the United States resulted in South Korean fighter jets unintentionally dropping bombs on a civilian area, injuring at least 15 people. The mishap occurred near Pocheon, close to the demilitarized zone, as part of preparations for the upcoming Freedom Shield exercise. In response, the South Korean military has acknowledged the error and plans to investigate the cause while emphasizing the need to enhance safety protocols to prevent future incidents.