The leader of the South Korean opposition party, Lee Jae-myung, was attacked in the port city of Busan while engaging with reporters.
Walking amidst journalists after inspecting a new airport site, a man suddenly lunged and struck him in the neck, causing him to collapse.
Footage revealed the chaos as people rushed to assist him, with one person applying pressure to Jae-myung’s wound. Rushed to the hospital, Jae-myung, conscious but bleeding, received immediate medical attention.
The incident has been condemned as an act of terror and a threat to democracy by political figures, demanding a thorough investigation.
Despite this assault, Jae-myung’s political journey, marked by a rags-to-riches story, continues amid controversies and ongoing legal battles over corruption charges, which he denies.
