"South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed, Recovers Amid Increased Political Security"

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"South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed, Recovers Amid Increased Political Security"
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South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by a man with extreme political views, who has been formally charged with attempted murder. The assailant, identified only by his surname Kim, attacked Lee with a camping knife while posing as an autograph-seeker. Lee is recovering after surgery, and the incident has raised concerns about the safety of politicians in a country with low crime rates but recent increases in stabbing attacks. The motive behind the attack is under investigation, with the suspect having followed Lee since the previous year.

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