What is the whole matter?
This incident happened on 6 August 2024. When Suga fell while driving an electric scooter alone under the influence of alcohol. Seoul Yongsan Police Station said that they have registered a case against Suga for violating the Road Traffic Act (Drunk Driving).
suga was drunk
The officers who helped Suga after he/she fell smelled alcohol and took him/her to the police station. A breathalyzer test revealed that his/her blood alcohol content was 0.227 percent, which is much higher than the 0.08 percent limit set for revoking a license in Korea.
Suga had apologized
Suga publicly apologized after the incident. his/her statement said, ‘I am deeply saddened and sorry to give you disappointing news. After drinking wine at dinner last night, I went home on an electric scooter. ‘I breached the Road Traffic Act because I thought home was not far away and I did not understand that using an electric scooter while drunk is prohibited.’
Suga took responsibility
he/she further informed that his/her license was canceled for driving under the influence of alcohol. he/she further said, ‘I fell while parking the scooter in front of my house and a nearby police officer conducted a breathalyzer test, after which my license was canceled and a fine was imposed. However, no one suffered any loss during this period. But without any excuse, it is completely my responsibility and I sincerely apologize to everyone.