We begin with the legal aftermath of Thursday's attack on U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert.<br />Prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for the man who slashed the envoy with a knife.<br />Connie Kim reports on how the assailant will likely face several charges, including attempted murder. <br />Prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant to charge the man who carried out a bloody knife attack on U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert... with attempted murder, business obstruction and violence against a foreign envoy. <br />The prosecution said the attack was intentional, considering that the 55-year-old was equipped with the 10-inch knife he used in the incident.<br />He had reportedly been planning the attack for ten days.<br /><br />A special investigative team will look into the motives behind the assault and whether the attacker was working with an accomplice.<br />It's focusing on Kim's pro-North Korea activities and could charge him with violating the National Security Law that bars sympathizing with North Korea...if enough evidence is found.<br />Kim traveled to North Korea seven times from 1999 to 2007.<br />He also attempted to set up a memorial in Seoul to the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il upon his death in 2011. <br />Another possible motive for the attack -- as he was being arrested, Kim voiced his opposition to ongoing military exercises between Korea and the U.S. and demanded they come to a halt. <br />The attack on the U.S. ambassador was the first of its kind in Korea.<br />High-level officials from the government, ruling party and the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae have agreed to share information with Washington in line with the countries' bilateral ties.<br />Lippert is at a local hospital recovering from surgery he received after the attack to repair his face and hand injuries… and doctors say he can be discharged as early as next week. <br />Connie Kim, Arirang News.
