Two F-15K pilots apparently killed in plane crash in S. Korea

A South Korean fighter jet crashed into a mountain in a southern region Thursday, presumably killing the two pilots, the Air Force said.

The F-15K Slam Eagle crashed at around 2:38 p.m. in Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province, on its way back to the Daegu Air Base after an hourlong mission, according to the Air Force.

The two airmen aboard the aircraft are believed to have been killed in the accident, an official told reporters. They were identified as Capt. Choi, aged 29, and 1st Lt. Park, 27. The local fire authorities earlier found the debris of the plane.

There was no civilian damage reported.

(YONHAP)