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Jeju Gov. Won Hee-ryong was attacked by a local protester at a public debate session held on Jeju Island on Monday.
The protester, surnamed Kim, threw an egg at Won, who was sitting on a podium, and went on to strike the governor’s face, before attempting to use a prepared weapon against himself.
Kim was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Won was also taken to a hospital after getting some rest at the debate hall.
The debate was related to a construction project for a second airport on Jeju Island. Local residents have taken issue with the project’s site selection process.
Won is running for re-election as an independent candidate for the local elections, slated for June 13.
Jeju police plan to investigate Kim over a possible violation of the election law.
(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
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