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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Hyung-Jin Kim

Man accused of stabbing a South Korean politician wanted to stop him becoming president, police say

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The man accused of stabbing South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in the neck told investigators that he wanted to kill him to prevent him from becoming the country's president, police said Wednesday.

Lee was released Wednesday from the hospital after eight days of treatment, including surgery.

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