We were all saddened to hear of the assault on Ambassador Lippert in Seoul as he attended a conference in support of the US-Korea alliance, and are relieved to know that the Ambassador is already on the road to recovery. This unfortunate incident was apparently caused by a deranged individual, and will do nothing to harm the warm relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The Korea Society wishes Ambassador Lippert a speedy recovery, and we all look forward to his continued efforts on behalf of the US-Korea partnership.
— The chairman, board of directors, president, staff, and membership of The Korea Society