Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung attacked during visit to Busan

▲ Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung (C) speaks during his visit to the construction site of a new airport on Busan's Gadeok Island on Jan. 2, 2024. (Yonhap)

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Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung attacked during visit to Busan

BUSAN, Jan. 2 (Yonhap)-- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked Tuesday during his visit to the southeastern port city of Busan.

Lee, the chief of the main opposition Democratic Party, was attacked on the left side of his neck during a question and answer session with reporters after touring the construction site of a new airport on Busan's Gadeok Island.

The assailant was arrested at the scene.

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