South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Released from Hospital After Stabbing Attack

Assailant, motivated by personal political convictions, aimed to prevent Lee from becoming president.

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was released from the hospital after being stabbed in the neck by a man who wanted to prevent him from becoming president.
The assailant, identified only by his surname Kim, had planned the attack for months and was driven by his personal political convictions.
Kim was disgruntled over what he saw as a slow pace of prosecution of Lee, who is facing multiple criminal cases.
Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 presidential election, is expected to run again in 2027 and remains a strong contender despite his legal troubles.
Upon his release from the hospital, Lee called for an end to 'warlike politics' and expressed hope that the incident would serve as a milestone towards ending politics of hatred and confrontation.