Paek Young-hyun

Paek Young-hyun

politician South Korea

Paek Young-hyun is the mayor of Pocheon, South Korea, who recently made headlines following an incident where South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs during a live-fire training exercise, injuring multiple people and causing damage to civilian structures. In response to the accident, he called the bombings 'awful' and urged the military to halt drills in the city until reliable safety measures are established, emphasizing the need for accountability and community safety in light of the incident.

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India India: Pocheon’s mayor, Paek Young-hyun, slammed the incident as 'awful' and demanded an immediate halt to military drills in the area. 3

The Times of India: ‘Awful mistake’: South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs on civilian area during US drill

United States United States: Pocheon Mayor Paek Young-hyun called the bombings 'awful' and urged the military to halt drills in the city. 3

Fox News: South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs during training exercise