Public Official Drunk Driving 'During COVID'...Local Residents Sigh
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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Amid the nationwide spread of COVID-19 becoming a reality, a public official in Jangheung, Jeonnam, was caught by the police after falling asleep at the wheel while driving in a drunken state, drawing sharp criticism from residents.
According to Jangheung Police Station and Jangheung County on the 21st, Mr. A, a grade 6 public official at Jangheung County Office, was driving under the influence on a road in Jangheung-eup, Jangheung County, at around 11:56 p.m. on the 19th.
Mr. A fell asleep while waiting at a traffic signal and was caught by police who responded to a resident's report. At the time, his blood alcohol concentration was reportedly 0.096%, which corresponds to license cancellation.
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Jangheung County plans to discipline Mr. A based on the police investigation.
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