South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday while talking to reporters in the port city of Busan, Yonhap news agency reported.
South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed: Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung was attacked when he was overseeing an airport construction project in Busan.
South Korean Opposition Party Leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck Tuesday January 02, 2023 when he was addressing a press conference in the port city of Busan.
South Korea s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, narrowly survived a vicious assassination attempt in Busan, sustaining a neck injury during a public appearance. The assailant, feigning a request for an autograph, attacked Lee with an 18cm knife, sparking nationwide condemnation. Lee s advocacy against societal inequalities contrasts with corruption allegations, despite his prominent role in South Korean politics. This assault reignites concerns about the safety of political figures, emphasizing the imperative to bolster security measures for public representatives in the country.