Lee Jae-myung

A Scar on Democracy: South Korean Opposition Leader Wounded in Knife Attack : The political landscape of South Korea reeled today after a shocking attack saw prominent opposition leader, Min-joon Park, hospitalized with serious injuries. Details remain blurry, shrouded in the chilling fog of a seemingly unprovoked assault during a routine campaign event. While Mr. Park, currently under heavy sedation in the ICU, is reportedly stable, the incident has cast a long shadow over the upcoming elections, sparking concerns about political instability and the safety of public figures. The attack unfolded in broad daylight, as Mr. Park, known for his fiery critiques of the current administration, addressed a crowd of supporters . Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene – a sudden lunge from the side, the glint of a blade, and then Mr. Park crumpling to the ground, a crimson stain blooming on his white shirt. The assailant, apprehended within minutes, remains unidentified,...