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Former lawmaker Min Kyung-wook collapses during election fraud lecture, remains in coma
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Former lawmaker Min Kyung-wook collapses during election fraud lecture, remains in coma

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former lawmaker Min Kyung-wook collapsed during a lecture in Seoul about alleged election fraud.
  • He lost consciousness around 5:30 p.m. and was rushed to an emergency room, where he is currently in a coma.
  • Doctors suspect a brain lesion and are conducting further examinations.

Min Kyung-wook, a former member of the United Future Party (now People Power Party), collapsed and lost consciousness while delivering a lecture in Seoul. The incident occurred on July 14, during an event titled "The 11th National Patriotic Leaders Union Seoul Forum."

Kim Sang-hyun, head of the "Freedom and Innovation" supreme council and CEO of Kukdae Tteokbokki, reported on social media that Min had been speaking on the topic of "Election Fraud and the Calling of Christians" when he suddenly fell ill around 5:30 p.m. He was subsequently transported to an emergency room at a Seoul hospital.

As of the latest reports, Min remains in a coma, though his breathing has reportedly stabilized. Medical professionals suspect a brain lesion and are preparing for detailed examinations, including a CT scan. The former lawmaker was in the midst of discussing electoral systems and the rule of law when the incident happened.

Min Kyung-wook has been a vocal proponent of claims of election fraud in South Korea, particularly concerning the 2020 general election. His collapse during a lecture on this subject has drawn significant attention.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.