South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung found himself targeted during a visit to the bustling southeastern city of Busan on Tuesday.
As the head of the main opposition Democratic Party, Lee faced a perilous situation when an unidentified assailant stabbed him in the neck at the construction site of a new airport in the city.
The emergency office in Busan swiftly responded to the incident, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Lee, though conscious, left the public in suspense about his exact condition. The uncertainty surrounding his well-being only added to the tension and concern gripping the nation.
Eyewitness accounts provided a chilling narrative, describing how the assailant wielded a knife-like weapon to inflict harm on Lee’s neck. The use of such a weapon heightened the severity of the attack, leaving both the public and authorities bewildered by the audacity of the assault.
The incident comes as a poignant twist in Lee Jae-myung’s political journey, particularly considering his recent defeat in the 2022 presidential election.
Lee’s political career had already been marked by tension and rivalry, having narrowly lost to President Yoon Suk Yeol. The stabbing incident has sparked speculation about the attackers’ motivations and the implications for South Korean politics.
Please take a moment to view the video below for a firsthand look at the unfolding events.
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed During Press Conference: Current Condition Uncertain, Shocking Footage Emerges
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