Gwak Do-won Sent to Prosecution for Drunk Driving in Jeju

Actor Kwak Do-won. Photo by Mada Entertainment

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Kwak Do-won (49, Kwak Byung-gyu) is under prosecution investigation for drunk driving in Jeju while intoxicated. The passenger was charged with aiding and abetting.

Jeju Western Police Station announced on the 15th that Kwak Do-won was sent to the prosecution on charges of drunk driving (violation of the Road Traffic Act).

Kwak is accused of drinking at a bar in Geungneum-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju City, around 4 a.m. on September 26, and then driving about 10 km. At that time, Kwak's blood alcohol concentration was 0.158%, which is well above the license cancellation level of 0.08%.

A man in his 30s, Mr. A, who drank with Kwak and was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Kwak, was also handed over to the prosecution on charges of aiding and abetting drunk driving. Mr. A got off near his residence in Hyeopjae-ri, about 2 km away.

Kwak drove after dropping off Mr. A, heading near the Bongseong-ri office in Aewol-eup, Jeju, and was caught by the police after falling asleep while waiting at a traffic signal. It is known that both Kwak and Mr. A admitted to all charges during the police investigation.

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