Police Chief Announces "Establishment of Busan Investigation Headquarters"... Enhanced Personal Security for Party Leader and Key Figures (Comprehensive)

Busan Police Investigation Chief and Headquarters Head with 68 Members
City and Provincial Police Agencies to Form 'Dedicated Protection Teams'

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked by an assailant during his visit to Busan on the 2nd, prompting Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun to order a swift and thorough investigation.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked by an unidentified person during a visit to the site of the new airport in Gadeokdo, Busan. The photo was taken on the 2nd at the Democratic Party headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

On the same day, Commissioner Yoon instructed the Busan Police Agency to establish an investigation headquarters and to promptly and thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the incident, the motive behind the crime, and whether there were any accomplices. Commissioner Yoon also expressed his intention to "strengthen personal protection for key figures to prevent recurrence of similar cases."

Accordingly, the Busan Police Agency set up an investigation headquarters consisting of 68 personnel, led by Son Je-han, head of the investigation division (Senior Superintendent).

Additionally, the National Police Agency directed police agencies across all cities and provinces to enhance personal protection for key figures and to strengthen preparedness for contingencies. First, 'Dedicated Protection Teams for Key Figures' such as major party leaders will be formed at city and provincial police agencies. When key figures like party leaders visit a region, safety measures will be established in consultation with the party, and a hotline will be set up.

Furthermore, commanding officers such as the heads of local police stations will take direct command on-site, while police forces including criminal investigation teams and riot squads will be deployed to preemptively block potential threats.

At around 10:27 a.m. that day, after inspecting the site of the new airport on Gadeokdo Island in Busan, Lee was attacked by a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, who stabbed him in the left side of the neck while Lee was answering questions from reporters.

Mr. A reportedly approached Lee pretending to be a supporter and asked for an autograph before attacking him with a concealed weapon. The police arrested Mr. A at the scene.

Lee was conscious and received emergency treatment from fire department personnel before being transported to a hospital.

According to the police, about 50 personnel were deployed for security during Lee’s schedule that day, including one riot squad unit of 23 members from the Gangseo Police Station in Busan and 26 officers including detectives.

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