South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck. (Photo: RFI)
Lee Jae-myung Attacked by Assailant Posing as Supporter at Busan Airport Construction Site
At a gathering at the Busan airport construction site, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was brutally attacked. An unidentified person with a knife-like instrument assaulted Lee about 10:30 a.m. local time. Although Lee bled, the attack was not life-threatening. A man who pretended to support Lee was quickly captured by police.
The perpetrator, in his 50s or 60s, reportedly asked Lee for a signature before attacking. The attack was filmed by KBS at 10:27 a.m. local time, and graphic footage showed the attacker being quickly arrested. The crowd was shocked to see Lee collapse.
South Korean Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has shaped politics. Political leaders confront grave risks, as this public attack shows. Lee lost the 2022 presidential election to People Power Party candidate Yoon Suk Yeol. This incident has raised concerns about political violence and public figure safety in South Korea as the inquiry continues.
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This reckless attack destroyed a public event and prompted serious concerns about South Korean political elites’ safety. As Lee Jae-myung recovers from this horrific occurrence, authorities must improve public figure protection and handle political leader dangers.
The terrible tragedy has cast a shadow over South Korean politics and highlighted the necessity for increased security and vigilance to protect political leaders and public figures.
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