Lee Jae-myung Assaulted... Lee Jun-seok "Must Never Be Tolerated Under Any Circumstances"

"Investigations Must Be Strict and Swift"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked by an assailant at the site of the new airport in Gadeokdo, Busan, while former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok expressed concern over violent acts against politicians.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked on the left side of his neck and collapsed bleeding while answering questions from reporters after inspecting the site of the new airport on Gadeokdo Island in Busan on the 2nd. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

On the 2nd, former leader Lee posted on his Facebook, "I express my concern over the news of Lee Jae-myung's attack," adding, "Under no circumstances should we tolerate people who take extreme actions just because they have different opinions."

He said, "The democracy we have achieved is a system where anyone with differing views competes to gain the consent of more citizens through voting," and "I wish for Lee Jae-myung's safety, well-being, and speedy recovery."

Additionally, former leader Lee urged investigative authorities to "conduct a strict and swift investigation into this matter."

Meanwhile, on the same day, after touring the new airport site in Gadeokdo, Busan, Lee was attacked on the left side of his neck by an unidentified man while answering questions from reporters, causing him to bleed and collapse. Lee received emergency treatment on site and was transported to a hospital by ambulance.

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