Crowned Lee Jae-myung Terrorist Spotted in Front of Vehicle Last Month... Possible Planned Crime

Lee Jae-myung, Leader of the Democratic Party, Attacked in Busan
Suspect Disguised as Supporter... "Seemed to Approach Deliberately"
Suspicion of 'Planned Crime' Spreads on SNS... "Also Attended Previous Event"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked in Busan, raising the possibility that the perpetrator had planned the crime in advance. Although about 50 police officers were deployed around the area during the attack, the suspect reportedly caused the incident by approaching in a planned manner, disguising himself as a supporter.

Earlier, around 10:27 a.m. on the 2nd, after inspecting the site of the new airport in Gadukdo, Busan, Lee was attacked on the left side of his neck by an unidentified man, Mr. A, while answering questions from reporters, causing him to fall down bleeding.

According to witnesses, Mr. A acted like a supporter of Lee nearby, then asked for an autograph while extending a pen, and suddenly attacked Lee’s left neck with a weapon about 20 to 30 cm long. The fact that Mr. A was wearing a paper crown with the phrase "I am Lee Jae-myung" and was carrying a weapon has led to strong suspicions that this was a planned crime.

As videos from on-site YouTubers showing the suspect were released on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), claims have emerged that the suspect had previously followed Lee’s movements.

Netizen B claimed, "The suspect also attended a 'Meeting with Victims of Jeonse Fraud' held by Lee at a cafe in Busan on December 13 last year," and posted a photo. In the photo, a man wearing the same paper crown as Mr. A is standing in front of Lee’s vehicle. The man is conducting a live broadcast while staring at Lee, who is inside the vehicle.

Netizen B claims that the perpetrator also attended the 'Jeonse Fraud Victims Meeting' held at a cafe in Busan on December 13 last year.
[Photo by X (formerly Twitter)]

B said, "Mr. A was wearing the same headband at the meeting and sat following the representative’s path inside the cafe. He was also in front of the vehicle," adding, "The Democratic Party must strengthen security, please."

According to the police, about 50 officers were deployed for security related to Lee’s schedule that day, including 23 members of one riot police unit from the Gangseo Police Station in Busan and 26 other staff such as detectives. Typically, police assign this number of officers from the responsible police station when a large crowd is expected at public events involving party leaders, requiring crowd and traffic control and anticipating possible emergencies.

Meanwhile, the suspect, Mr. A, was immediately arrested at the scene and transferred to the Gangseo Police Station in Busan. He is currently exercising his right to remain silent and has not provided any statements regarding his identity or the details of the crime. A police official said in response to questions from reporters about the possibility of a planned crime and the motive, "We are verifying the exact details."

After receiving emergency treatment at the scene, Lee was conscious when transported to Busan National University Hospital for treatment, and around 1 p.m., he was airlifted by helicopter to Seoul National University Hospital. Kwon Chil-seung, chief spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated that medical staff suspect damage to Lee’s jugular vein.

Meeting with reporters in front of Busan National University Hospital, Chief Spokesperson Kwon said, "According to the medical staff, there is a concern about potentially massive additional bleeding," and added, "He will undergo surgery promptly after being transferred to Seoul National University Hospital." When asked if Lee’s condition was critical, he replied, "Please understand only what I have briefed now."

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