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The man who stabbed the opposition leader of South Korea in the neck earlier this year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The attacker, identified as Kim Jin-seong, was found guilty of attempted murder and violating election laws. The assault on Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition party, shocked the nation and raised concerns about political polarization and extreme online discourse. The attack was premeditated, and the assailant had been stalking the politician for months. The incident has sparked fears about the stability of South Korea's political environment, especially in the wake of the recent presidential election.