U.S. media outlets focus on motive of Lippert's attacker
- 9 years ago
Since the story of Ambassador Lippert broke yesterday, global media outlets have been focusing on the motive behind the bloody slashing...
and on how the attacker was protesting the ongoing military drills between the U.S. and South Korea.
The Washington Post led with North Korea's callous reaction to the incident and brought up the possibility of a return to heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
CNN International also reported on how Pyongyang applauded the knife attack.
Other news media pointed out the undercurrent of anti-American sentiment in certain parts of South Korean society.
and on how the attacker was protesting the ongoing military drills between the U.S. and South Korea.
The Washington Post led with North Korea's callous reaction to the incident and brought up the possibility of a return to heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
CNN International also reported on how Pyongyang applauded the knife attack.
Other news media pointed out the undercurrent of anti-American sentiment in certain parts of South Korean society.