US ambassador knifed in Seoul

US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert said he was well as he recovered from a knife attack at an event in central Seoul.

“Doing well and in great spirits! Robyn, Sejun, Grigsby and I — deeply moved by the support!” Lippert tweeted, referring respectively to his wife, son, and dog. “Will be back ASAP to advance US-ROK alliance!”

Lippert, 42, underwent surgery requiring 80 stitches to close a gash on his face after the attacker slashed him with a fruit knife.