04-01-2024, 07:54 AM
Security strengthened for Taiwan presidential candidates after kiss. Lai Ching-te given a kiss on same day as Korean politician violently attacked. agency responsible for the security of Taiwan’s presidential candidates said it will beef up protective measures after the Democratic Progressive Party’s Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was kissed on the cheek by a supporter on Tuesday (Jan. 2).
A video shows Lai appearing unfazed by the kiss, which was stolen by a supporter after taking a selfie in Chiayi. In seconds, the woman was brushed away by Lai’s security detail.
The kiss came on the same day as the head of South Korea's opposition party was stabbed in the neck while among a dense crowd, leading to concerns about the security detail’s ability to protect Taiwan’s candidates, per CNA. Security officials responded by saying that personnel will be required to improve security when candidates are in close proximity to the public.
A video shows Lai appearing unfazed by the kiss, which was stolen by a supporter after taking a selfie in Chiayi. In seconds, the woman was brushed away by Lai’s security detail.
The kiss came on the same day as the head of South Korea's opposition party was stabbed in the neck while among a dense crowd, leading to concerns about the security detail’s ability to protect Taiwan’s candidates, per CNA. Security officials responded by saying that personnel will be required to improve security when candidates are in close proximity to the public.