Lee Nak-yeon Threatened with a Weapon by an Octogenarian at a Wedding Venue

Police Provide Smartwatches to Former Representative Lee Nak-yeon

Former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Lee Nak-yeon, was threatened by an elderly man in his 80s carrying a weapon at a wedding he recently attended.

According to Yonhap News on the 19th, on the afternoon of the 15th at a wedding hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul, an 80-year-old man identified as A shouted loudly and grabbed Lee's arm.

People nearby restrained Mr. A, and Lee reportedly left the scene.

Former Lee Nak-yeon, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Lee's side stated, "Mr. A was carrying a weapon at his waist," and "Since the 2014 Jeonnam gubernatorial election, Mr. A has claimed that he spent 100 million won helping former leader Lee and has been demanding the money back."

The police are reported to have provided Lee with a smartwatch capable of emergency calls for his personal protection.

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