21 Drunk Drivers Caught in 2-Hour Crackdown in Gyeonggi Province

Authorities in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, have arrested 21 drivers for drunk driving during a concentrated two-hour enforcement operation. The Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency conducted the special crackdown on July 2nd, focusing on areas known for potential drunk driving incidents as the summer vacation period begins.

The operation, which ran from 8 PM to 10 PM, covered 18 locations identified as vulnerable to drunk driving, including entertainment districts and busy commercial areas. Of the 21 individuals caught, ten face license cancellation due to high blood alcohol content, while the remaining eleven will have their licenses suspended.

One notable case involved a man in his 40s apprehended in Anyang City for driving approximately 500 meters with a blood alcohol level of 0.120%, well above the cancellation threshold. In Suwon City, a woman in her 30s was stopped for driving about 3 kilometers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.079%, which falls within the suspension range.

The police agency stated that the special crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb drunk driving as the summer holiday season approaches, anticipating an increase in social gatherings and alcohol consumption. The intensified measures aim to enhance road safety during this period.