SEOUL, South Korea– South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was assaulted and hurt by an unknown male throughout a go to Tuesday to the southeastern city of Busan, emergency situation authorities stated.
Busan’s emergency situation workplace stated Lee was assaulted as he went to the building website of a brand-new airport in the city.
It stated Leehead of the primary opposition Democratic Party, was mindful however his specific condition was unidentified.
South Korean media pointed out witnesses as stating the male utilized a knife-like weapon to stab Lee’s neck. Television video revealed Lee resting on the ground with an individual pushing a scarf to his neck to stop the bleeding.
The reports stated authorities jailed the guy on the area. They stated the assaulter was using something that appeared like a crown on his head.
Lee lost the 2022 governmental election to President Yoon Suk Yeol by a narrow margin.
Leea liberal previous provincial guv, is understood for his outspoken design. His fans see him as an anti-elitist hero who might reform facility politics, get rid of corruption and resolve growing financial inequality. Critics see him as a hazardous populist who depends on stiring departments and demonizing his conservative challengers.
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