
Paek Young-hyun
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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Pocheon’s mayor, Paek Young-hyun, slammed the incident as 'awful' and demanded an immediate halt to military drills in the area.
‘Awful mistake’: South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs on civilian area during US drillPocheon Mayor Paek Young-hyun called the bombings 'awful' and urged the military to halt drills in the city.
South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs during training exercise