South Korea opposition chief stabbed in neck, recovering after surgery. South Korean Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck in Busan by a man requesting his autograph. Lee underwent successful surgery and is now conscious. The incident, occurring weeks before the parliamentary election, has been condemned as "political terror." The suspect, whose motive is under investigation, used a knife bought online. This attack raises concerns about political violence in South Korea, where gun possession is heavily restricted.
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Asia Daily: January 3, 2024
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South Korea opposition chief stabbed in neck, recovering after surgery. South Korean Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck in Busan by a man requesting his autograph. Lee underwent successful surgery and is now conscious. The incident, occurring weeks before the parliamentary election, has been condemned as "political terror." The suspect, whose motive is under investigation, used a knife bought online. This attack raises concerns about political violence in South Korea, where gun possession is heavily restricted.