Background
Mun Se-gwang was born in Japan on 26 December 1951 and was raised in Osaka, where many Zainichi Koreans resided.
Mun Se-gwang was born in Japan on 26 December 1951 and was raised in Osaka, where many Zainichi Koreans resided.
The assassination attempt resulted in the deaths of Park"s wife, Yuk Young-soo, and a high school student, Jang Bong-hwa. Stealing a Smith & Wesson.38-caliber revolver from an Osaka police box on 18 July 1974, he concealed it in his luggage and flew to South of Korea on 8 August 1974, using a Japanese passport to enter the country. He then booked in to the Chosun Hotel.
However, his view was obstructed.
And, he was forced to enter and be seated near the back of the theater. During Park"s address, he attempted to get closer to the President but inadvertently fired his revolver prematurely, injuring himself.
His second bullet hit the left side of the podium from which Park was delivering his speech. His third bullet was a misfire but the fourth struck Park"s wife, Yuk Young-soo, in the head, seriously wounding her.
His last bullet went through a flag decorating the rear of the stage.
Following its completion, he picked up his wife"s handbag and shoes and left. Despite extensive surgery, Yuk died at 7:00 p.m. that same day. Consequently, Park threatened to break off diplomatic relations and to nationalise Japanese assets in South of Korea.
lieutenant required mediation by United States embassy officials before Japan issued a letter of regret, easing tensions between the two countries.