Nancy Lang arrested for drunk driving in Gangnam at dawn, with blood alcohol level at license-revocation threshold
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- Seoul’s Gangnam Police booked pop artist Nancy Lang on suspicion of drunk driving, the Dong-A Ilbo reported on the 8th.
- Police allege she drove after drinking at about 3:45 a.m. in Gangnam.
- Her blood alcohol level reached the threshold for license revocation, set at 0.08% or higher, and police are investigating the circumstances.
Pop artist Nancy Lang, whose real name is Park Hye-ryeong, was caught driving after drinking in Seoul’s Gangnam district, according to police.
Gangnam Police booked Park on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act on the 8th. She allegedly drove at about 3:45 a.m. after consuming alcohol.
A breath test found her blood alcohol concentration at the level for license revocation, 0.08% or higher. Police took her with them voluntarily for questioning and are investigating the precise circumstances of the case.
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