"Opposition to Former President Yoon's Dismissal"... 40s Man Self-Harms in Gwanghwamun Incident

Stabbed Himself Near Admiral Yi Sun-sin Statue
"I Cannot Accept the Dismissal Decision"
Police Recover Weapon and Begin Investigation

A man in his 40s, dissatisfied with the dismissal of former President Yoon Seok-yeol, attempted self-harm in downtown Seoul.

According to the police and fire authorities on the 6th, around 9:40 a.m. that day, Lee (43) attempted self-harm by stabbing his abdomen multiple times with a sharp weapon near the Admiral Yi Sun-sin statue in Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Lee sustained abrasions at the scene but received first aid from the dispatched firefighters and was reported to have returned home without being transported to a hospital. The police recovered the weapon used at the scene and are investigating the exact circumstances.

During the police investigation, Lee reportedly stated that his motive for self-harm was opposition to the dismissal of former President Yoon. The police are strengthening security while checking for any additional risk factors.