US ambassador to chin Korea Mark was discharged from hospital . 42-year - old said he was ' pretty darned good , ' as he thanked medics . Slashed across the face and abdomen by knife - wielding activist during interrogation . Needed 80 stitches and legs have suffered nerve damage as a result . Police seeking to charge Kim dong - jong , 55 , with attempted murder over attack .
US ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert discharged from hospital . 42-year-old said he was 'pretty darned good , ' as he thanked medics . Slashed across the face and wrist by knife-wielding activist during forum . Needed 80 stitches and may have suffered nerve damage as a result . Police seeking to charge Kim Ki-jong , 55 , with attempted murder over attack .