U.S. envoy to Seoul injured in razor blade attack

[Mike Oxlong]

U.S. Amb. to Seoul Mark Lippert was injured Thursday after being attacked by an assailant who said he was against the joint South Korea-U.S. military drills that kicked off earlier this week, authorities said.

The suspect, identified only as a 55-year-old man surnamed Kim, cut Lippert's face and wrist with a razor blade around 7:40 a.m., as the envoy was entering a lecture hall in downtown Seoul, police said.

Lippert, bleeding, was rushed to a nearby hospital, police said, adding Kim was arrested immediately.

It is the first time a U.S. ambassador has been assaulted in South Korea.

The suspect shouted his opposition to the annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military exercises that started Monday, police said.

The exercises are part of Seoul and Washington's efforts to better deter threats from North Korea.

Police said Kim may be treated at a hospital for a foot injury before facing questioning.

In July 2010, Kim received a suspended two-year prison term for throwing a piece of concrete at a Japanese ambassador to Seoul.

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150305000163

[Russell]

Happens in the best circles...

As Ambassador, Reischauer was the victim of a bizarre knife attack at the entrance to the embassy by a deranged Japanese youth. Japan’s best American friend nearly bled to death, and then was given massive blood transfusions that infected him with hepatitis C. This virus gradually destroyed his liver and ultimately killed him at the age of 79.

[yanpa]

The suspect, identified only as a 55-year-old man surnamed Kim

Well that narrows it down a bit...

[kurogane]

Yeah, lucky the suspect is so readily identifiable. Anyways, hope he heals well and maybe even loses some weight, and that this incident doesn't cause any ruptures or lead to a slash and burn mentality that might result in cuts to their respective defence budgets. On the face of it, if there is one issue that cuts to the heart of security in East Asia surely it is effective military cooperation between the Kims and the Smiths.

[Takechanpoo]

time to spread the word "火病(Hwabyeong)" in english speaking world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hwabyeong

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"Nidaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

[legion]

Korean security dropped the ball pretty badly there, not like the guy was inconspicuous.

Touchingly his wife gave birth in Korea, and they gave the child a Korean middle name, guess in the future they'll have a conversation 'Daddy did you get that scar in Iraq' 'Nope, got it at breakfast'

[matsuki]

The suspect, identified only as a 55-year-old man surnamed Kim

Well that narrows it down a bit...

Exactly what I was about to type before scrolling down. Maybe the ambassador giving his child a Korean "middle name" was an indirect suggestion to the land of Kims, Parks, Cho's and Lees.

Korean security dropped the ball pretty badly there, not like the guy was inconspicuous.

THIS....but if you want to delve back a little deeper:

Kim was also behind the first-ever assault against a foreign ambassador here, which took place in 2010. He was given a suspended jail term for throwing pieces of concrete at then Japanese envoy to Seoul Toshinori Shigeie.

does reek a little of "suspend his jail term, he's not a danger to anyone but the Japanese"

[Taro Toporific]

Kia has a new sales campaign about, "Slashing Prices." It's gotta be a publicity stunt.

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[Coligny]

Kia has a new sales campaign about, "Slashing Prices." It's gotta be a publicity stunt another 'toshoping from Taro.

Kia-slashing.jpg

Dood, we know you're also behind the Cindy Crawford scandal...

[Takechanpoo]

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[matsuki]

That's insane....talk about piss poor security.

[Coligny]

That's a big cut...

[matsuki]

That's a big cut...

Yeah...must have not seen it coming to get em in the face...and that deep.

[Russell]

Hmm, looks like the man won't have his tongue in his cheek for a while...

[matsuki]

Moments before...

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Some vids of what looks like right after the attack:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-05/u ... ul/6282430

It looks like it was not a razor but a knife...

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[wagyl]

It reminds me of the following link.

The link is from a UK online tabloid site, stealing an image from a guy's facebook wall, of the pretty impressive flesh tunnel in his cheek. You have been warned.

I can't wait until he is a grandfather and living with the products of his youthful enthusiasm.

[Russell]

It reminds me of the following link.

The link is from a UK online tabloid site, stealing an image from a guy's facebook wall, of the pretty impressive flesh tunnel in his cheek. You have been warned.

I can't wait until he is a grandfather and living with the products of his youthful enthusiasm.

You mean this dude, don't you?



At the time he will be grandfather, it could be the fashion du jour, though that could just as well be out of necessity, once Putin launches a few nukes at the west.

Anyways, it is not only convenient for brushing his teeth, but it also gives easy access for his dentist.

But it wouldn't surprise me if playing the trumpet is not one of the guy's hobbies. Then again, he may be the only one in the world who can play a trumpet, a hobo, a fagott, and a tuba, all at the same time.

The guy's a genius, if you ask me...

[wagyl]

Miracle cure.

'Eating kimchi helps Lippert recover fast'

...The embassy's minister-counselor for public affairs, Robert W. Ogburn, said during a press conference. "The ambassador said kimchi is helping him recover."

if you must read it all...

[Samurai_Jerk]

Miracle cure.

'Eating kimchi helps Lippert recover fast'

...The embassy's minister-counselor for public affairs, Robert W. Ogburn, said during a press conference. "The ambassador said kimchi is helping him recover."

if you must read it all...

I hear it works best if you rub it in the wound.

[Coligny]

Miracle cure.

'Eating kimchi helps Lippert recover fast'

...The embassy's minister-counselor for public affairs, Robert W. Ogburn, said during a press conference. "The ambassador said kimchi is helping him recover."

if you must read it all...

I hear it works best if you rub it in the wound.

I heard enemas wuz good too...