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South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

2 January 2024
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2024-01-02 10:07

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday, according to the police. Mr. Lee was visiting the southern port city of Busan when an unidentified man stabbed him in the neck with a knifelike weapon.

Mr. Lee was leaving through a crowd of reporters and supporters when the attack happened. The police in Busan said the attacker had been detained, but they did not provide any details about Mr. Lee’s condition or the motives of the attacker.

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