2844 DUI Cases Detected in the First Week of 'With Corona' Implementation

514 Cases of 'Bulto' Most Frequently Cracked Down

On the early morning of the 6th, the first weekend after the phased daily recovery (With Corona) began, police were conducting a drunk driving crackdown on a road in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] It has been revealed that nearly 3,000 people were caught for drunk driving within a week of the phased return to daily life (With Corona) implementation. This is attributed to the lifting of business restrictions and the easing of gathering limits, which led to an increase in drinking occasions.

According to the National Police Agency on the 8th, a total of 2,844 drunk driving cases were detected nationwide from the 1st to the 7th of this month. Among them, 753 cases were at the license suspension level (blood alcohol concentration between 0.03% and less than 0.08%), and 2,091 cases were at the license cancellation level (blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher).

By day, the number of drunk driving cases showed an increasing trend: 299 cases on the first day of With Corona implementation, 398 on the 2nd, 384 on the 3rd, and 405 on the 4th. In particular, 427 cases were recorded on Friday the 5th, followed by the highest number of 514 cases on Saturday the 6th.

The police anticipate an increase in drunk driving due to the With Corona implementation and are conducting intensive drunk driving crackdowns for three months from this month until January next year. They are carrying out comprehensive operations by frequently changing the times and locations of crackdowns, focusing on high-risk areas such as entertainment districts and restaurant areas, and plan to strengthen crackdowns during late-night hours as well.

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