US ambassador to South Korea injured by attacker

March 05, 2015 08:10

US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert is injured by an attacker in Seoul. The attack happened as Lippert, 42, was about to attend a breakfast meeting in the capital. Pictures later emerged showing the envoy bleeding from his face and left hand. He was cut by a razor blade. Lippert was taken to hospital.

The attacker -- believed to be a 55-year-old man -- was subdued by security officers and arrested. Lippert's injuries were not life-threatening, the US State Department said.

According to officials, the assailant reportedly shouted "South and North Korea should be reunified!" before lashing out at the envoy. The attacker also expressed his opposition to annual military exercises held jointly by South Korea and the US, which are currently under way.

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