President Yoon "Shocked by Horrific Political Violence, Wishes Trump a Speedy Recovery" (Comprehensive)

Yoon "Cannot Deny Shock, Stand with the American People"
Presidential Office "Condemns All Forms of Political Violence"

President Yoon Suk-yeol delivers a commemorative speech at the '1st Day of North Korean Defectors Commemoration Ceremony' held at the Blue House's Yeongbingwan on the 14th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his hope for a speedy recovery regarding the shooting attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump during an outdoor campaign rally, calling it a "horrific act of political violence."

On the afternoon of the 14th, President Yoon posted on the social networking service X (formerly Twitter), saying, "I am deeply shocked by this horrific political violence," and "I wish former President Trump a swift recovery."

He added, "The Korean people stand with the American people."

In this regard, Kim Soo-kyung, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, stated in a written briefing, "Our government strongly condemns any form of political violence related to this attack."

She continued, "The matter was immediately reported to President Yoon, who expressed his sorrow and wished former President Trump a speedy recovery," and explained, "Our government consoles the American people who have been shocked by this incident, and the Korean people stand with the American people."

On the afternoon of the 13th (Eastern Time), former President Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, who was shot while campaigning on an outdoor stage set up in Butler, Pennsylvania, is seen descending the podium with a security guard.

Earlier, at 6:05 p.m. on the 13th (Eastern Time), multiple gunshots suddenly rang out from somewhere while former President Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, was campaigning on an outdoor stage set up in Butler, Pennsylvania.

After touching the back of his right neck with his right hand, former President Trump quickly ducked below the podium, and several security guards rushed onto the stage to protect him.

Former President Trump was escorted down from the podium by security personnel, during which blood was visible above his right ear and on his cheek.

The Trump presidential campaign later issued a statement through a spokesperson saying, "(Former President Trump) is okay and is being examined at a local medical facility."

Butler County Prosecutor Richard Goldinger told the Associated Press and others, "The person presumed to be the shooter is dead, and at least one other person died at the campaign site."