South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung attacked in Busan, assailant arrested | Oneindia

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Published on January 2, 2024 - Duration: 03:00s

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung attacked in Busan, assailant arrested | Oneindia

A shocking incident occurred in South Korea in the port city of Busan.

The leader of the South Korean opposition party, Lee Jae-myung, was attacked and stabbed in the neck while speaking to reporters.

The 59-year-old politician had just visited the site of a new airport and was walking in a crowd of journalists when a man in front of him suddenly lunged and struck him in the neck.

Dramatic footage broadcast on South Korean television channels captured the chaotic scene.

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