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According to Korean media reports on the 7th, SUGA (Min Yoongi), a member of the famous Korean boy group BTS, was investigated by the police for suspected riding an electric scooter while drunk.

The report said,Min YoongiOn the evening of the 6th, Min Yoongi fell down while riding an electric scooter while drunk in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul. A nearby police officer on duty smelled alcohol on him when he came to help him and handed him over to the district team. The alcohol test results showed that the alcohol concentration in Min Yoongi's blood was at a level that would revoke his driver's license (over 0.08%).The police charged him with violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving).Min YoongiAn investigation was initiated.Min Yoongi returns home after being investigated by the police.

At noon on the 7th, Min Yoongi posted a long apology, saying that after drinking at dinner yesterday, he rode an electric scooter very close to home and fell when parking at the door of his house. After a breathalyzer test by a nearby policeman, his driver's license was revoked and he was fined. Although no one was injured or the facilities were damaged, "but this is my responsibility, there is no room for excuses, I apologize to everyone", and he also said that he would pay more attention in the future to avoid similar incidents.

It is reported that in recent years, Korean law has formulated strict punishment measures for driving electric scooters under the influence of alcohol, clearly stipulating that users must be at least 16 years old and hold a motorcycle license. They are also required to wear safety helmets and are strictly prohibited from riding under the influence of alcohol. A blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.03% is considered illegal. Specific penalties vary according to the alcohol concentration.

Text/Yu Jian

Editor/Cui Wei