Collected Department Releases: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mark Lippert Assaulted

U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mark Lippert Assaulted

Press Statement

Marie Harf
Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 4, 2015

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We can confirm that U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert was assaulted Thursday morning in Seoul while giving a speech. We strongly condemn this act of violence. The Ambassador is being treated at a local hospital. His injuries are not life threatening. Embassy Seoul is coordinating with local law enforcement authorities. We do not have any additional details to share at this time.

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Collected Department Releases: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Mark Lippert Assaulted