Knife Attack Targets South Korean Opposition Leader in Press Conference
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was assaulted with a knife during a press conference in Busan The attack occurred while he was engaging with reporters, leaving him injured on the left side of his neck A Democratic Party official confirmed the incident
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's primary opposition party, was assaulted with a knife while visiting Busan on Tuesday, as reported by a party official. The attack occurred as Lee was addressing reporters at the construction site of the Gadeokdo New Airport, resulting in a wound to the left side of his neck.
The Democratic Party official told CNN that Lee was bleeding, but was conscious, and has been taken to hospital.
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