South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung expressed gratitude for the public’s support following his survival of a knife attack in 2024. The attack, carried out by a man posing as a supporter in Busan, led to Lee being airlifted to Seoul for medical treatment. Initially criticized for the airlift, a recent decision by the civil rights commission overturned the earlier ruling, stating it was within their authority.
Lee, in response to the decision, emphasized his commitment to serving the people and building a nation dedicated to their welfare. He denounced the attack as an attempt on his life and vowed to devote himself entirely to the citizens. The incident occurred during Lee’s tenure as the leader of the opposition Democratic Party, with the commission uncovering undue influence in the initial ruling against the airlift.
