'Act Of Terror': South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae Myung Brutally Stabbed In Neck While Talking To Journalists

Lee Jae myung, the leader of a South Korean opposition party, experienced a neck stabbing incident on Tuesday while engaging with reporters in Busan. As he navigated through a group of journalists following a visit to a new airport, a man suddenly lunged at him, stabbing him in the neck as depicted in footage broadcasted on South Korean television channels.

The 59 year old leader was observed collapsing to the ground, prompting onlookers to quickly come to his aid. A man in the crowd was seen using a handkerchief to apply pressure to Lee's neck. Kwon Chil seung, a member of Lee's Democratic Party, declared outside the hospital, What happened to Lee is not just an attack; it's a terrifying assault on democracy and act of terror that should never happen.

Emergency workers were spotted rushing Lee into an ambulance, and later, he was transported to the hospital via helicopter, as reported by the Yonhap news agency. The event sent shockwaves through social media as the news spread. Take a look below: SEE ALSO: Cover Image: X.