Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Man for Driving Drunk with Woman in Car

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A man in his 20s was arrested by the police for driving a vehicle with a woman while intoxicated.

Seoul Songpa Police Station announced on the 18th that they have arrested and are investigating a man identified as A (29) on charges of driving under the influence (DUI under the Road Traffic Act).

A is accused of driving approximately 2 km near the food alley in Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, around 1 a.m. that day. At the time, A's blood alcohol concentration was at a level warranting license cancellation. It is known that after drinking with a woman, B, at a pub near Jamsilsaenae Station on Subway Line 2 in Songpa-gu, he drove with B seated in the passenger seat.

B took the opportunity to get out of the car by the roadside when the vehicle briefly stopped, but A made B get back in. During this process, their voices were raised, and a passing citizen reported the incident.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident based on CCTV footage from the scene and witness statements.

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