Kim Ki-jong , 55 , was indicted on charges of attempted murder for allegedly slashing U.S . Ambassador Mark Lippert with a razor at a breakfast forum . The U.S. Embassy in Seoul said it is aware of the incident and will provide consular assistance to the family. Activist Kim blames the presence of 28,500 U.S. troops in the South as a deterrent to the North for the continuing split of the Korean Peninsula .
Kim Ki-jong , 55 , was indicted on charges of attempted murder for allegedly slashing U.S . Ambassador Mark Lippert with a razor at a breakfast forum . Prosecutors have also been investigating whether Kim violated a controversial law that bans praise or assistance for North Korea . Activist Kim blames the presence of 28,500 U.S. troops in the South as a deterrent to the North for the continuing split of the Korean Peninsula .