"Stabbing Suspect Apologizes as South Korean Politician Leaves Hospital in Good Health"
TL;DR
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung left the hospital in good spirits after being stabbed in the neck by a man who approached him asking for an autograph. The suspect apologized to the press, claiming to have acted alone in the politically motivated attack. Lee expressed gratitude to the public and called for a return to politics of mutual respect and co-existence.
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- Man accused of stabbing a South Korean politician wanted to stop him from becoming president: police ABC News
- South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is released from hospital NBC News
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