Live-fire exercises are military drills that use live ammunition to simulate combat conditions for training purposes. These exercises are crucial for maintaining military readiness but carry inherent risks. During a joint live-fire exercise between South Korea and the United States, an accident occurred involving a South Korean fighter jet. - A South Korean fighter jet accidentally released eight MK-82 bombs over a civilian area during a joint military exercise with the U.S. - The incident resulted in injuries to civilians and damage to property, including homes and a Catholic church. - The South Korean Air Force has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accidental bomb release. - The bombs were reportedly 500-pound bombs. - The incident involved Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force.