Seoul, March 27 – Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, was confronted by a man wielding his coat while visiting a wildfire-stricken area in Yeongyang County, North Gyeongsang Province, on March 27. Security personnel swiftly subdued the man, and Lee Jae-myung was unharmed in the incident, according to the Yonhap News Agency.
The incident occurred as Lee was inspecting the site of the devastating wildfires that have been sweeping across parts of the country.
According to the Democratic Party, the man was a local resident whose home had been destroyed in the blaze. The party stated that the man was in a highly agitated state due to the loss of his home and the reported deaths of people in his vicinity.
Lee has reportedly requested that the police handle the situation with leniency, taking into account the man’s distress and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The wildfires in North Gyeongsang Province have caused widespread damage and displacement, prompting a national response. The incident involving Lee Jae-myung highlights the heightened emotions and anxieties within the affected communities as they grapple with the aftermath of the disaster.
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References:
- Yonhap News Agency. (2025, March 27). 李在明视察山火灾区遭一男子挥衣威胁未受伤 [Lee Jae-myung Confronted During Wildfire Site Visit]. Retrieved from [Insert original URL here if available]
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