South Korean opposition leader stabbed
South Korea's opposition leader, Lee JaemyungHe was stabbed to death while visiting a port city in the country. The attack occurred on Tuesday morning (2) local time Monday night (1) in Brazil.
According to the state news agency Yonhap, Lee was stabbed in the neck while speaking to journalists. The politician was in Busan to inspect construction work on a new airport.
Lee, the Democratic Party chairman, was rescued while still conscious. He was taken to the hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Seoul. According to a medical report, his life is not in danger.
1 of 2 Lee Jaemyung was stabbed while visiting a construction site in South Korea on January 2, 2024 Photo: Yonhap via Portal Lee Jaemyung was stabbed while visiting a construction site in South Korea on January 2, 2024 Photo: Yonhap via Portal
Yoon Sukyeol said the attack on Lee was unacceptable. The president also called for speed in the investigation.
2 of 2 Lee Jaemyung shortly before he was stabbed in South Korea, on January 2, 2024 Photo: Yonhap/Portal Lee Jaemyung shortly before he was stabbed in South Korea, on January 2, 2024 Photo: Yonhap/Portal