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Two-year sentence sought for dating show cast member accused of injuring pedestrian while driving drunk

Prosecutors sought a two-year prison sentence for Kim Tae-i, a cast member of the second season of tvN's dating reality show “EXchange” (2021-24). Kim was indicted without detention on charges of drunk driving resulting in injury.

2025-05-12

Police catch U.S. soldier accused of causing car crash while driving drunk, fleeing the scene

A U.S. soldier stationed in Korea was caught by police after crashing into a truck while driving under the influence and fleeing the scene in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, according to authorities on Monday.

2025-05-12

Former President Moon's daughter fined for drunk driving, running unlicensed lodgings

Moon Da-hye, the 41-year-old daughter of former President Moon Jae-in, was fined on Thursday after being found guilty of driving under the influence and running an unlicensed lodging business.

2025-04-17

Driving under influence of prescription drugs on rise as license revocations double

Drug-impaired driving is on the rise in Korea, with even legally prescribed medications like clonazepam leading to license revocations and growing concerns among police and the public for road safety.

2025-04-16

Daughter of former President Moon indicted for drunk driving, running illegal lodging business

The daughter of former President Moon Jae-in was indicted by prosecutors on Wednesday on charges of drunk driving and running an illegal lodging business.

2025-02-05

Korean automakers in the dark on mapless self-driving systems

While Telsa utilizes a camera-based autonomous driving system, Korean automakers still rely on map-based systems that require expensive sensors.

2025-01-05

Self-driving bus to hit the road in early morning from Tuesday

A self-driving bus will run along the Bus No. 160 route from the Dobongsan Station area in northern Seoul to Yeongdeungpo Station in western Seoul from 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

2024-11-24

Moon's daughter to be referred to prosecution this week over drunk driving charges

Former President Moon Jae-in's daughter, Moon Da-hye, will be referred to prosecution this week for possible indictment on charges of drunk driving, Seoul's police chief said Monday.

2024-11-18

Conditions for Korean self-driving cars’ success

Fully autonomous driving technology demands lengthy and continuous investment.

2024-11-07

CCTV footage acquired from property owned by Moon Da-hye amid illegal lodging probe

Police said Monday that they obtained CCTV footage of a studio apartment owned by former President Moon Jae-in's daughter, Moon Da-hye, as part of their probe into suspicions that she was operating illegal accomodation businesses.

2024-10-28