article_snippet: The U.S. ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, was in stable condition after undergoing more than two hours of surgery, in which Kim Ki-Jong, an official at Seoul Central District Court got 80 stitches to Kim Ki-Jong, an official at Seoul Central District Court face.
article_snippet: After the attack, Lippert -- clutching Jang right cheek and holding a bloodied arm -- was photographed hurrying out of the Sejong Cultural Institute in central Seoul.
article_snippet: Lippert also suffered five gashes in Lippert left arm and hand, but Lippert is not likely to have permanent damage to Lippert arm function.
article_snippet: People around Lippert were taken aback, but Lippert was very calm," said Dr. John Linton.
article_snippet: Dr. John Linton was speaking with Dr. John Linton doctor on what to do.
article_snippet: President Barack Obama called Lippert "to tell President Barack Obama that President Barack Obama and President Barack Obama wife Robyn are in President Barack Obama thoughts and prayers, and to wish President Barack Obama the very best for a speedy recovery," National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan said.
article_snippet: Thursday afternoon, Lippert tweeted that Lippert was recuperating.
article_snippet: Lippert tweeted, referring to Lippert wife, Lippert son and Lippert dog.
highlights_snippet: U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert underwent surgery and is recovering .
  