Korea

Opposition Leader Recovering After Stabbing Attack in South Korea, Suspect in Custody

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Busan, South Korea – Lee Jae-myung, the prominent leader of South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party, was the target of a violent attack in the city of Busan. Reports indicate that an unidentified assailant stabbed Lee in the neck, causing grave concern and sparking an immediate response from law enforcement and medical teams. The attack occurred … Read more

Violent Political Strife Haunts South Korea: A Look at Recent History

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has a long and tumultuous history of political violence, with recent events in 2021 bringing this issue to the forefront once again. From political assassinations to mass protests, the country has experienced significant upheaval in its political landscape. In 1961, a military coup led by General Park Chung-hee resulted … Read more