KB - South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae Myung Attacked During Busan Visit | Benzinga
In a troubling incident, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was the victim of an assault during a public appearance in Busan City, raising eyebrows about the increasing instances of political violence in the nation.
What Happened: According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee, the chairman of the Democratic Party, was assaulted during a media interaction that took place after his visit to a construction site on Gadeok Island, located in Busan.
The attacker, who posed as a supporter, approached Lee for an autograph and then struck him on the neck.
Eyewitnesses report that the attacker used an unidentifiable weapon around 20-30 centimeters long. Lee was instantly taken to Pusan National University Hospital, where he was conscious but bleeding. The attacker was arrested at the incident’s location.
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