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    Man accused of stabbing a South Korean politician wanted to stop him becoming president, police say

    by Hyung-Jin Kim Jan 10, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

    The man accused of stabbing South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in the neck told investigators that he wanted to kill him to prevent him from becoming the country's president, police said Wednesday.

    Lee was released Wednesday from the hospital after eight days of treatment, including surgery.

    Police said they believe the suspect acted alone when he attacked

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