299 Drunk Drivers Caught on First Day of 'With Corona' Implementation

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] As the 'With Corona' (gradual return to daily life) policy was fully implemented, it was confirmed that hundreds of drunk drivers were caught by police crackdowns nationwide.

According to the National Police Agency on the 2nd, a total of 299 drunk drivers were caught nationwide during a focused police crackdown on drunk driving the previous day. Among them, 89 were at the license suspension level (blood alcohol concentration between 0.03% and less than 0.08%), 200 were at the license cancellation level (blood alcohol concentration 0.08% or higher), and 10 refused to be tested.

The police expect an increase in drunk driving as the With Corona policy starts this month and the year-end and New Year holidays approach, leading to more drinking occasions. Therefore, they are conducting a three-month intensive crackdown on drunk driving until January next year. This crackdown is carried out comprehensively, focusing on high-risk areas for drunk driving such as entertainment districts and restaurant areas, with frequent changes in enforcement times and locations.

A police official urged, "We ask all drivers to recognize that drunk driving is a time bomb on the road and to participate in safe driving for their own and others' safety."

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