Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the People's Power Emergency Response Committee, said of the attack on Rep. Bae Hyun-jin, ``This should never happen...It should be severely punished'' - South Korea

Han Dong-hoon, chairman of the People's Power (ruling party) emergency response committee, characterized the attack on People's Power lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin on the 25th as ``terrorism'' and urged strict punishment for the perpetrators.
This afternoon, Chairman Han met with reporters in front of Seoul Sooncheonhyang Hospital, where Rep. Bae was transferred, and said, ``Rep. Bae Hyun-jin was attacked by terrorists today and is sick with Suncheonhyang Hospital.''
He is receiving treatment at a hospital. Something happened that should never have happened." He went on to say, ``The truth must be clearly revealed and the culprits must be severely punished.I think the people were very surprised.''
Beta. Chairman Han said, ``With the power of the people, we will do our best to quickly and clearly clarify the truth behind this incident.We will also make sure that the people do not become worried and anxious due to vague speculations and conspiracies.''
I hope he recovers," he added. Rep. Bae was punched in the back of the head by an unknown man in front of a building in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul around 5 p.m. that day. Pei discussion
According to officials, the assailant attacked with a stone the size of an adult's fist. Rep. Bae was bleeding and was taken to Suncheonhyang Hospital. He is currently conscious and his life is in good condition.
Rep. Bae's side reported the situation, saying, ``A man asked, ``Are you a member of the National Assembly Bae Hyun-jin?'' and attacked him after confirming his identity.''
Police arrested Rep. Bae's attacker at the scene and are interrogating him at Gangnam Police Station. The attacker surrendered to the police.
He reportedly claimed to be 15 years old.