President Lee Jae Myung condemns violence at White House Correspondent’s dinner

“President Lee Jae Myung expressed his shock Sunday over a violent incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, condemning political violence and offering condolences to the American public. In a post on social media platform X, Lee said he was “deeply shocked by the violent incident” and called it “especially regrettable” given that the event was meant to reaffirm the role of the press and freedom of speech. According to media reports, the incident occurred during the annual dinner hosted by the White House Correspondents’ Association in Washington, where an armed suspect opened fire at Secret Service agents before being subdued and taken into custody. The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a high-profile event attended by senior government officials, journalists and public figures, highlighting the symbolic importance of the gathering. No injuries were reported among key attendees, and U.S. President Donald Trump and the first lady were safely evacuated from the venue following the incident, according to reports. Lee expressed relief over their safety, saying he e

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