On the 2nd, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, who was attacked with a weapon by a man in his 60s during his visit to Busan, was transferred to Seoul National University Hospital.


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Lee arrived at the emergency room of Seoul National University Hospital in Jongno-gu, Seoul, at around 3:21 p.m. that day. After receiving emergency treatment at Busan National University Hospital, he was transported by helicopter to the Nodle Island helipad and then transferred to the hospital by ambulance.


At around 10:27 a.m. that day, Lee was attacked with a weapon on the left side of his neck by Mr. A (67) while answering questions from reporters after inspecting the site of the new airport on Gadeokdo Island in Busan.


Bleeding and collapsed, Lee was conscious when he was moved to the Regional Trauma Center of Busan National University Hospital at 11:13 a.m. After the transfer, it is known that wound treatment and tetanus vaccination were administered.



Lee reportedly sustained a laceration about 1.5 cm long on his neck and damage to a jugular vein. The police arrested Mr. A at the scene and took him to the police station to investigate the motive for the crime.


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