Two Air Force pilots in South Korea have been charged with criminal negligence after accidentally bombing a village during a training exercise. The Defense Ministry found that errors made by the pilots when entering coordinates into the aircraft systems were a direct factor in the incident. The pilots have been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm, and the investigation is ongoing. The accidental bombing injured at least 29 people and caused significant property damage in the village of Pocheon. The pilots have been grounded and their flight mission certification is under review. The Air Force chief of staff has apologized for the accident and promised to review mission procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Residents near military training grounds have long complained about safety risks and disturbances caused by military activities in the area. North Korea has used the incident to denounce military drills by South Korean and U.S. forces, warning of the potential for armed conflict. This accident highlights the risks involved in military exercises near the border with North Korea and the need for improved safety measures to prevent future incidents.
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