In the afternoon on the 10th, as an accident occurred in which a simulator round exploded at a unit in Paju, Gyeonggi, the Army said it evacuated 10 injured service members to a hospital.
In a text notice that day, the Army said, "At about 3:24 p.m., during non-firing artillery training inside an Army base, a simulator round that depicts a firing sound and smoke exploded for unknown reasons."
Two noncommissioned officers suffered burns to the arms and thighs, and eight, including five enlisted soldiers, suffered burns to the hands; all are currently receiving treatment. No injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
A total of 12 personnel took part in the non-firing training under the on-site control of an instructional training support officer (master sergeant).
The equipment used in the training was the K-9, and the simulator round measured 17.5*53.3 mm and weighed about 10 g. Twenty-four rounds were mounted on a firing-effects simulator, which operates one round at a time by electric ignition.
An Army official said, "The military police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident."