A South Korean ruling party lawmaker, Bae Hyun-jin, has been rushed to the hospital after an attack in Seoul's posh Gangnam district Thursday afternoon. PHOTO: People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin speaks at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, on May 31, 2023. As the politician entered, the man asked, “Are you lawmaker Bae Hyun-Jin?”She confirmed and immediately the man pulled a blunt object from his pocket and began striking her head. MORE: South Korean opposition leader in ICU after attack at press conference, party officials saySouth Korea's presidential office put out an official comment on the attack, wishing Bae a fast recovery. South Korean ruling party lawmaker attacked in Seoul, aide says originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 25, 2024 17:18 UTC