"South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Neck During Busan Event"

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during an event in Busan. The incident occurred while he was surrounded by the press and the public. The attacker, who was disguised as a supporter, used a sashimi knife and was apprehended by the crowd and police. Lee was conscious and received medical treatment, including surgery in Seoul. The motive for the attack is unknown, and President Yoon Suk Yeol has ordered a thorough investigation, emphasizing that violence should not be tolerated. Lee Jae-myung is a former labor lawyer and politician who has been involved in South Korea's polarized political environment and has faced allegations of corruption, which he denies.
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