People Power Party lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin has recently undergone a surgical procedure that involved opening part of her skull. Bae experienced dizziness and headaches as aftereffects of an attack in January last year, during which she was struck 17 times with a blunt object.
According to political sources on the 17th, Bae underwent a craniotomy earlier this month at Asan Medical Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
Last January, Bae was attacked by a middle school student in his teens inside a building in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where she was struck 17 times with a blunt object. Since then, Bae has complained of various aftereffects, including hearing problems, dizziness, and headaches.
Recently, Bae confirmed through a detailed examination at Asan Medical Center that some of the internal bones in the lower part of her brain were damaged.
An official from Bae's office stated, "After the attack, she suffered from pain severe enough to interfere with her work, and she has now undergone major surgery." The official added, "She is focusing on recovery after discharge to return to work quickly."
Political circles are voicing support following news of Bae's surgery. Ahn Cheol-soo of the People Power Party said, "I hope you recover quickly and we can see you in good health," while Lee So-young of the Democratic Party of Korea expressed, "You must have endured unspoken pain, and I send my condolences, hoping you overcome this steadfastly."