U.S. media reports on the attack on opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung...The polarization of South Korean politics is serious.

On the 2nd (local time), multiple American media outlets reported simultaneously that Lee Jae-myung, the representative of the South Korean opposition Democratic Party, was attacked.
The Washington Post (WP) said, ``Lee was killed during a site visit to the grounds of the new Busan airport.
The suspect was assaulted with a weapon,'' the report said, giving details of the suspect's identity and how he purchased the weapon used in the crime. WP said, ``Attack on politicians is rare in South Korea, and there have been no such incidents in the past.''
"The matter has become a focus of international concern." The New York Times (NYT) said, ``Lee has been under continuous investigation regarding a series of charges including corruption since the 2022 presidential election.''
"I have received it," the report said. He went on to say, ``South Koreans are divided in their opinion of Lee, who is considered a likely candidate to run in the next presidential election (2027).''
"The situation is becoming more polarized day by day, and the conflict between President Yoon Seo-gyul and Representative Lee is deepening as we approach the National Assembly elections in April."
CNN said, ``Both Democratic parties consider this incident to be terrorism and a serious threat to democracy.''
There have been cases where they have faced violence." Other NBC and ABC reports also reported on the attack on Lee and the medical treatment that followed, and President Yoon expressed his concerns about the situation.
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