In a troubling incident, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was the victim of an assault during a public appearance in Busan City, raising eyebrows about the increasing instances of political violence in the nation.

What Happened: According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee, the chairman of the Democratic Party, was assaulted during a media interaction that took place after his visit to a construction site on Gadeok Island, located in Busan.

The attacker, who posed as a supporter, approached Lee for an autograph and then struck him on the neck.

Eyewitnesses report that the attacker used an unidentifiable weapon around 20-30 centimeters long. Lee was instantly taken to Pusan National University Hospital, where he was conscious but bleeding. The attacker was arrested at the incident’s location.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed serious concern about the assault. He urged the police and other authorities to quickly investigate the incident’s details. His spokesperson, Kim Soo-kyung, reiterated the President’s emphasis on the necessity of immediate medical care for Lee. He also conveyed that the President finds such violent acts wholly unacceptable.

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