An accidental discharge occurred at the Joint Security Area (JSA) Guard Battalion in Paju, Gyeonggi.
According to the military authorities on the 11th, a corporal surnamed A with the JSA Guard Battalion was injured in an accidental discharge during pistol training at a shooting range in Paju that morning.
The corporal surnamed A suffered a gunshot wound to the right shin and was transported to the Armed Forces Capital Hospital. The injury is not considered life-threatening.
A military official said, "The soldier was injured when a pistol round was fired while placing the pistol into their holster, and the details are under investigation."
※ This article has been translated by AI. Share your feedback here.