US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes off South Korea; Pilot Safely Rescued

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A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed off South Korea during a routine training exercise due to an in-flight emergency, but the pilot was able to eject and was rescued by Republic of Korea Maritime Forces. The pilot is in stable condition and will be further evaluated. The cause of the emergency is unknown, and an investigation will be conducted. This incident follows a previous F-16 crash in South Korea in May, which also resulted in the safe ejection of the pilot.
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