The leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, was viciously attacked during a press conference in Busan. The shocking incident was captured on video, showing the assailant stabbing Lee in the neck with a knife. The attack took place in front of reporters and TV cameras, causing chaos and panic.
Key Takeaway
The leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck during a public event in Busan. The attack, captured on video, led to Lee receiving emergency medical care and being airlifted to a hospital in Seoul for further treatment.
Attack at Public Event
Lee Jae-myung was interacting with the crowd when the suspect approached him under the pretense of asking for an autograph. Suddenly, the assailant lunged at Lee and stabbed him in the neck. The video footage depicts the distressing moment as Lee collapses in pain while the crowd swiftly subdues the attacker.
Following the attack, Lee was promptly taken to a hospital in Busan for emergency treatment. Despite sustaining a neck injury, it was reported that his condition was not life-threatening. He was later airlifted to a medical facility in Seoul for further medical attention.
Medical Condition and Arrest of Suspect
According to South Korean Democratic Party spokesman Kwon Chil-seung, medical professionals indicated that Lee may have suffered damage to his jugular vein. Meanwhile, the police swiftly intervened, apprehending the 66-year-old suspect at the scene. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the assailant now faces an attempted murder charge.
