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It said the pilot was being returned to Kunsan Air Base near the southwestern port city of Gunsan, where he would be evaluated further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pilot took off from the air base, used jointly by the U.S. and South Korean air forces, on a routine training flight and was forced to eject from the aircraft after experiencing an unspecified in-flight emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 8th Fighter Wing, which is composed of two F-16 squadrons, said the cause of the in-flight emergency is being investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are grateful for the safe recovery of our airman by our [South Korean] allies and that the pilot is in good condition,\u201d Col. 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