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

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"South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Neck During Busan Visit"
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South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to Busan but is expected to survive. The assailant, a 66-year-old man, was arrested and faces attempted murder charges. The attack occurred as Lee was speaking to reporters and has led to widespread condemnation from political figures, including President Yoon Suk Yeol. Lee Jae-myung, a significant political figure who narrowly lost the 2022 presidential election, has been involved in controversy, facing corruption charges which he denies. The incident has raised concerns about political violence in a country with a generally low crime rate.

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