LSouth Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan. The attacker, a 66-year-old man, intended to kill him, but the wound is reported as non-life-threatening.
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Lee Jae-myung narrowly lost the 2022 presidential election, making it the closest presidential race in South Korean history, with only a 0.73% difference in votes.
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he brazen daytime attack shocked the nation, drawing condemnation from political parties and politicians, including President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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The motive behind the attack is unclear. The assailant approached Lee Jae-myung under the guise of asking for an autograph before stabbing him with an 18cm knife.
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The attacker was immediately overpowered and arrested. Prosecutors plan to bring attempted murder charges against him.
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Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked during a news conference in Busan while addressing reporters at a construction site.
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Medical staff suspected an injury to Lee's jugular vein. Surgery was deemed necessary to prevent further bleeding, seen by his party as "a clear act of democracy destruction."
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Lee Jae-myung, a former civil rights attorney, grew up in poverty and worked in factories as a child. He is known for his commitment to fighting inequality.
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Since losing the 2022 vote, Lee Jae-myung has faced corruption and breach of trust charges, which he denies, calling them politically motivated.
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The stabbing incident is not the first of its kind. Previous attacks on South Korean politicians include Song Young-gil in 2022 and Park Geun-hye in 2006, highlighting security concerns in the country.
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