South Korean opposition leader stabbed in autograph ambush

Lee Jae-myung's party claim 'terrorist incident an attack on democracy' but motive remains unclear

Lee Jae-myung receives emergency assistance
Lee Jae-myung receives emergency assistance moments after being stabbed
(Image credit: The Busan Daily News via Getty Images)

South Korea's main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been stabbed in the neck while touring a construction site in the port city of Busan.

A 67-year-old man was detained after attacking the Democratic Party leader with a 18cm knife on the pretence of asking for an autograph.

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