Attacker of South Korean Opposition Leader Sentenced to 15 Years

Court condemns the stabbing as a grave threat to democracy and election integrity

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by a man posing as a supporter in January.
The attacker, Kim Jin-seong, planned the attack to prevent Lee from becoming president.
Kim was sentenced for attempted murder and election law violations.
The attack occurred ahead of the April parliamentary elections, which Lee's party won.
The incident underscores rising political polarization in South Korea.