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15 Injured in South Korea After Accidental Bombing During Joint Military Exercise

During a joint U.S.-South Korea military exercise in Pocheon, South Korea, on March 2, 2024, two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area, injuring 15 people and damaging eight buildings due to incorrect coordinate entry by a pilot.

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South Korean Bombing Accident Injures 15 During US-South Korea Drills

On March 16, 2024, eight bombs were accidentally dropped from South Korean fighter jets during a joint US-South Korea military exercise in Pocheon city, injuring 15 civilians and damaging civilian infrastructure due to a pilot's incorrect input of bombing coordinates.

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South Korea Birth Rate Rebounds, but Long-Term Outlook Remains Bleak

South Korea's 2024 birth rate increased by 3.6% to 238,300, reversing a decade-long decline, but analysts warn this is likely temporary due to factors like pandemic-delayed marriages and remains unsustainable given a total fertility rate below 1.0.

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Deepfake Pornography Crisis in South Korean Schools

Deepfake pornography targeting South Korean teachers has caused widespread emotional distress and professional disruption, with over 500 schools affected and thousands of cases reported in 2024, revealing systemic failures in addressing online sexual harassment and inadequate legal responses.

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South Korea's Birthrate Rises After Eight-Year Decline, But Challenges Remain

South Korea's birthrate rose to 0.75 in 2024, reversing an eight-year decline to a record low, potentially due to a 14.9 percent increase in marriages; however, this remains far below the 2.1 rate needed to sustain the population, and the country faces a looming demographic crisis.

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Mass Protests Planned in Seoul Amidst Yun Suk-yeol Impeachment".

Tens of thousands of South Koreans will protest in Seoul on Saturday for and against the impeachment of President Yun Suk-yeol, following his failed December 3rd attempt to impose martial law; police are preparing for large-scale demonstrations and traffic controls.

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South Korean Jets Accidentally Bomb Civilian Area During Joint Military Drill

On March 16, 2024, eight bombs were accidentally dropped from South Korean fighter jets during a joint US-South Korea military exercise near Pocheon, South Korea, injuring 15 civilians and damaging buildings; the cause is under investigation.

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South Korean Jets Accidentally Bomb Civilian Area During Joint Military Exercise

During a joint US-South Korea military exercise on March 6th, 2024, two KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight MK-82 bombs on Pocheon, South Korea, injuring 15 civilians due to a pilot's incorrect coordinates.

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South Korean Jet Drops Bombs, Injuring Seven

On March 2, 2024, a South Korean Air Force KF-16 fighter jet accidentally dropped eight MK-82 bombs in Pocheon during a live-fire exercise near the North Korean border, injuring seven people (four seriously) and damaging buildings; the incident is under investigation, and compensation will be provid...

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South Korea Considers Nuclear Weapons Amidst Concerns Over US Security Guarantees

Donald Trump's contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has prompted South Korea to consider developing its own nuclear weapons due to concerns over US security guarantees and North Korea's nuclear program, potentially leading to regional escalation.

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Online Hate Targets Families of South Korea Plane Crash Victims

A South Korean plane crash on December 29th, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers; eight people were arrested for spreading online hate speech against the victims' families, prompting a discussion of the societal factors fueling this behavior, and the need for stronger regulations.

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South Korea Eases Sanctions on Medical Exports to Russia and Belarus

South Korea is easing export controls on medical equipment to Russia and Belarus, requiring only prior notification instead of individual permits, starting Friday, a move mirroring recent US actions and aimed at facilitating humanitarian supplies while maintaining monitoring.

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