President Moon on Song Young-gil Attack: "Election Violence is Terrorism Against Democracy" (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in stated on the 7th regarding the blunt weapon assault on Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, "Election violence is terrorism against democracy."

President Moon said about the assault on Leader Song, "This should never happen," and added, "Hate and violence cannot change the world." Leader Song was hit on the head with a hammer by a man in his 70s, a YouTuber, while campaigning in Sinchon during the day.

Also, President Moon, after receiving a report on the wildfire suppression situation, instructed, "Mobilize all available resources, including additional helicopter deployment, for the prompt suppression of the main fire," and ordered, "Along with housing support for disaster victims, swiftly execute financial support for affected small business owners, self-employed individuals, and farmers, as well as agricultural support."

He then expressed gratitude for the efforts of firefighters, special suppression teams, military and police support personnel, local government officials, and volunteers who are fully committed to wildfire suppression and disaster victim support, and requested special attention and support for the lodging and safety of the support personnel.

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