Janurary 2, 2024

South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was physically assaulted on Tuesday, the second day of 2024, with Chinese analysts saying that although more details are yet to be released, the case shows that political polarization within the country is further intensifying. 

Due to the worsening economic situation that has severely undermined the livelihood of the Korean people, as well as the failed bid for the World Expo in Busan, President Yoon Suk-Yeol and his party will face challenges in the legislative election which is scheduled to be held in April.

Lee was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday and was airlifted to Seoul for surgery amid fears of additional bleeding, though the wound is not life-threatening, the Yonhap News Agency reported, citing officials.

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