South Korean opposition leader attacked with knife during press conference

By Gawon Bae and Nectar Gan, CNN

Updated 9:40 PM EST, Mon January 1, 2024

South Korea's opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung speaks during his visit to Busan, South Korea, January 2, 2024

South Korea’s main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked with a knife during a visit to the southern city of Busan on Tuesday, according to an official from his party.

Lee was touring the construction site of the Gadeokdo New Airport when he was struck on the left side of his neck while speaking to a crowd of reporters, the official said.

The Democratic Party official told CNN that Lee was bleeding, but was conscious, and has been taken to hospital.

This is a breaking news story. More to come.

South Korean opposition leader attacked with knife during press conference

韩国反对派领袖在记者招待会上遭持刀袭击

South Korea’s main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was attacked with a knife during a visit to the southern city of Busan on Tuesday, according to an official from his party.

据韩国主要反对党领导人李在明所在政党的一名官员称，他周二在访问南部城市釜山时遭到持刀袭击。

Lee was touring the construction site of the Gadeokdo New Airport when he was struck on the left side of his neck while speaking to a crowd of reporters, the official said.

这位官员说，李在视察Gadeokdo新机场的施工现场时，当在对一群记者讲话时，颈部左侧被袭击。

The Democratic Party official told CNN that Lee was bleeding, but was conscious, and has been taken to hospital.

这位民主党官员告诉CNN，李流着血，但意识清醒，已被送往医院。

This is a breaking news story. More to come.

这是一个突发新闻，更多敬请期待。