SEOUL – US Ambassador Mark Lippert said he was well and in great spirits as he recovered from surgery to treat wounds on his face and arm suffered in a knife attack early on Thursday 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, newborn 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.
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