SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has expressed his dismay at the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump, labeling the incident as a "horrible political violence" and extending wishes for a swift recovery. The attack occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where Trump, who is vying for a second term, sustained a gunshot wound to his right ear.
According to Yonhap News Agency, President Yoon conveyed his shock and solidarity with the American people, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations. "I am appalled by the horrible political violence. I wish former President Trump a speedy recovery," Yoon wrote, expressing the sentiments of solidarity shared by the people of Korea with their American counterparts.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is treating the incident as an assassination attempt. Following the attack, presidential spokesperson Kim Soo-kyung also issued a statement condemning the act of violence and reaffirming the South Korean government's stance against such political violence. The statement highlighted President Yoon's immediate response to the news and his heartfelt wishes for Donald Trump's quick recovery, underscoring the impact of the event on both nations.