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South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae Myung was stabbed during a public appearance on Tuesday. The incident occurred when Lee was answering questions from journalists after visiting a construction site for a new airport on the south-eastern island of Gadeok. The island is part of the coastal metropolis of Busan. Lee fell to the ground with a bleeding wound on his neck, South Korean broadcasters reported. He was taken to hospital after receiving first aid at the scene. The Korean news agency Yonhap said the centre-left politician was conscious. The suspected attacker was arrested at the scene….

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