Acting Chief Choi Sang-mok: "Declaration of Pocheon Air Force Friendly Fire Damage Area as Special Disaster Zone"

Choi Sang-mok, Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister as well as Minister of Strategy and Finance, announced that the Pocheon area, which suffered damage from a civilian bombing accident caused by an Air Force fighter jet, will be declared a special disaster zone.

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On the 8th, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance stated that Acting President Choi instructed, "Promptly declare the Pocheon (damage) area, which suffered significant damage due to the Air Force's bombing error, as a special disaster zone to ensure thorough damage recovery and resident support."

Accordingly, the designation process for the special disaster zone is expected to be completed within the day.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, the number of casualties from this fighter jet bombing accident totaled 29, including 15 civilians and 14 military personnel. Additionally, three bombs fell within a unit under the nearby 6th Division, causing injuries to soldiers.

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