Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, was attacked by a South Korean man while attending an event in Busan on February 2, 2024. The attacker stabbed Lee Jae-myung in the neck with a long knife, causing him to fall to the ground bleeding from his injuries. This incident not only caused shock from all walks of life in South Korea, but also aroused widespread concern in the international community. At present, Lee Jae-myung is undergoing surgery at Seoul National University Hospital and is initially out of danger.
The attack on Lee Jae-myung was extremely dangerous, and the slightest carelessness could put his life in danger. Not only that, but this public attack also sparked unrest and social panic. At the time of the attack, some 50 security personnel were deployed at the scene, but none of them identified the attackers as dangerous persons. This has exposed South Korea's security problems and raised concerns about the safety of political leaders and the stability of the country.
In the case of Lee Jae-myung's assassination, the reaction within the Democratic Party of Korea was swift and forceful. The attack on party leader Lee Jae-myung has been called a "terrorist attack" and a threat to South Korean democracy. South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol expressed concern for Lee Jae-myung's safety and stressed that such violence cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Yoon Suk-yeol also instructed ** and relevant departments to quickly find out the truth and make every effort to provide medical and other support for Lee Jae-myung. At the same time, the Democratic Party of Japan condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation into the truth.
The man who attacked Lee Jae-myung was surnamed Kim, 67, with an unknown occupation and no criminal record. After buying a long knife online, he hid it in his jacket and disguised himself as a supporter of Lee Jae-myung, so as to deceive the on-site guards and bodyguards, sneak up on Lee Jae-myung's side, and launch an attack. It is worth noting that the ** person was also wearing a suspected birthday crown with Lee Jae-myung's name written on it at the time of the attack.
At present, the motive of the attacker is unknown, and there is no intersection with Lee Jae-myung. After **, he said to ** that he "just wants to kill Lee Jae-myung". This suggests that the motive for the attack on Lee Jae-myung is still unclear and may involve a deeper inside story. It is not excluded that there is a possibility that someone behind the command or "hires ** people".
The attack on Lee Jae-myung has once again exposed the problems in South Korea's security. According to Yonhap News Agency, about 50 security personnel were deployed at the scene at the time of the incident, but none of them identified the attackers as dangerous people. The attackers, disguised as Lee Jae-myung's supporters, managed to deceive security personnel and launched the attack. This shows that there are currently insufficient training and intelligent equipment for South Korean security, and relevant work needs to be strengthened and vigilance needs to be improved.
A similar problem has arisen in Japan. ** The separate public attacks on Shinzo and Fumio Kishida also reveal gaps in Japan's security. Japanese politicians canceled outdoor activities after the attack should serve as a cautionary tale for South Korea. South Korea** and relevant authorities need to learn from this attack and strengthen their security forces to ensure the safety of dignitaries and the stability of the country.
At present, South Korea is ushering in a new round of changes. On the one hand, the election of members of the South Korean National Assembly is about to begin, and Lee Jae-myung is canvassing for votes as the leader of the party. However, after the attack, Lee Jae-myung will have to stop campaigning, which will undoubtedly deal a blow to the Democratic Party. Other parties may take the opportunity to launch a counterattack, or the DPJ may send others to continue the canvassing process. In either case, Lee will face another blow after the attack.
On the other hand, the South Korean parliamentary election is about to begin, but Lee Jae-myung was stabbed, which makes it possible for the Democratic Party of Korea to point the finger at the ruling National Power Party in South Korea, triggering a new round of fierce party fighting and aggravating the turmoil. The South Korean National Assembly has maintained a "big and small" situation, and the National Power Party is eager to turn the tide. Against this electoral backdrop, Lee Jae-myung's assassination is bound to trigger a political ripple effect that will further complicate the situation.
In the current situation, it is difficult to predict how the situation will develop. However, South Korea, society and the international community are all concerned about the attack on Lee Jae-myung, and everyone is looking forward to finding out the truth of this incident as soon as possible, and at the same time hoping that Lee Jae-myung can be found out as soon as possible.