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US ambassador to South Korea injured in knife attack
Seoul: US Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert was injured in a knife attack on Thursday in Seoul.
His assailant claimed that he was opposed to the joint military manoeuvres of the US and South Korea scheduled for this week on South Korean territory.
The ambassador had an appointment to speak at the Sejong Cultural Institute, and was seated at a table eating breakfast when he was attacked from behind, a US embassy spokesperson told media .
The attacker, identified as Kim Ki-jong, 55, a member of a political group involved with the organisation of the event, slashed the right side of Lippert’s face and his left wrist with a 25-cm kitchen knife, according to police.
The assailant was immediately overpowered and arrested, while Lippert, 42, was rushed to a nearby hospital where his condition was confirmed as stable.
Several South Korean television channels aired images of the ambassador with bloodied face and arm, and of blood spots on the breakfast table.
After the attack, Kim shouted slogans against the joint military exercises ‘Key Resolve’ and ‘Foal Eagle’ conducted by Seoul and Washington on Monday, police said.
These joint drills have been condemned by North Korea and far-left South Korean groups.
During his arrest Kim was heard proclaiming his support for the reunification of the two Koreass, reported TV station Newsis.
The suspect was convicted in July 2010 of throwing a piece of cement at the Japanese ambassador in Seoul.
Kim participated in the event this week as a member of the Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation, a political organisation with both right and left wing representatives.
Police had sent 27 police officers and a detective to the event but admitted that participants were not subjected to metal detector checks or body searches, as the US Embassy did not request special protection.
The US Department of State said in a statement that it condemned this act of violence while the South Korean foreign ministry expressed its deep regret over the incident and stressed that the US remained its most important ally.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.