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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

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

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified assailant during a visit to Busan. The attack occurred after Lee toured a new airport construction site and was approached by the attacker under the guise of asking for an autograph. Lee was hospitalized but remained conscious and not in critical condition. The attacker was arrested but has not disclosed his motives. The incident has been condemned by Lee's Democratic Party as a terrorist attack and a threat to democracy, while President Yoon Suk Yeol has called for a thorough investigation and emphasized that violence will not be tolerated.

via The Associated Press|

##busan #leejaemyung

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Busan Attack"

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified assailant during a visit to Busan. The attack occurred while Lee was touring a proposed airport site. Despite being wounded, Lee was conscious and received medical attention at Pusan National University Hospital. The attacker, who wore a paper crown with Lee's name on it, was arrested at the scene. President Yoon Suk Yeol condemned the attack and wished Lee a speedy recovery. This incident adds to a history of political violence in South Korea, with previous attacks on political figures.

via Fox News|

#busan #lee-jae-myung #political-violence

crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"South Korean Opposition Leader Hospitalized After Stabbing Attack"

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck while answering questions from journalists in Busan. The assailant, who feigned being a supporter asking for an autograph, was arrested at the scene. Lee remained conscious despite the injury and was hospitalized. President Yoon Suk-yeol condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation. Lee, a former presidential candidate and human rights lawyer, has been a prominent figure in South Korean politics.

via Al Jazeera English|

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world-news2 years ago•7 min saved

2030 World Expo Host Revealed: Riyadh, Rome, or Busan?

Delegates from 179 countries will decide tomorrow which city, Riyadh, Busan, or Rome, will host World Expo 2030. The decision holds significant economic and symbolic importance, as it represents a celebration of peaceful prosperity through trade, culture, and commerce. While Saudi Arabia's bid aims to promote its status and perpetuate its royal dynasty, concerns arise due to its authoritarian regime and poor human rights record. South Korea's bid is marred by doubts about its ability to handle large-scale international events, while Rome's bid is seen as a symbol of Western civilization and represents both commercial and cultural foundations.

via TheArticle|

#busan #human-rights #riyadh