Korean survives slay try
MANILA, Philippines — A South Korean man survived an assassination attempt by unidentified gunmen in Malate, Manila before dawn yesterday.
Bae Jung Hyun, 48, was waiting for a taxi ride in front of Hotel 2016 along Marcelo H. Del Pilar street when two men on a motorcycle arrived and opened fire at around 1:30 a.m., according to Manila Police District (MPD) Station 9 commander Superintendent Robert Domingo.
A hotel staff saw the incident and rushed Bae to the hospital for treatment.
The suspects fled after the attack.
Probers said the suspects used a .45-caliber handgun.
Police said the victim has been frequenting the casino since he arrived in Manila a few days ago.
Authorities said they have yet to establish the motive for the shooting.
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