Representative Lee Jae-myung Stabbed with a Weapon During Inspection of Gadeokdo, Busan

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked while inspecting the site of the new airport in the Gadukdo area during his visit to Busan on the morning of the 2nd.

At 10 a.m. that day, Lee inspected the new airport site while checking the early opening of Gaduk New Airport with Democratic Party Busan branch officials at the Daehang Observatory in Gangseo-gu.

After the event ended and he finished a Q&A session with the press, he was attacked with a weapon by an assailant while moving to his vehicle.

Democratic Party of Korea leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked on the neck and collapsed bleeding during an on-site inspection of the Busan Gadukdo New Airport site on the morning of the 2nd.
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According to the police and attendees at the scene, the assailant wore a shirt that said "I am Lee Jae-myung" and pretended to be a supporter of Lee, approaching him to ask for an autograph before swinging a weapon toward Lee’s neck.

Two party officials nearby wrapped Lee’s injured area with handkerchiefs and provided first aid before he was transported to the hospital. Lee’s health condition has not yet been confirmed.

The assailant was immediately arrested by the police at the scene, and his identity has not been disclosed so far.

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