Taiwan Man Clears Debt
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A 28-year-old Taiwanese man has paid off over $110,000 in traffic fines and fees, with his mother acting as guarantor. Meanwhile, in South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung stated that fines are applied based on law, not to target specific companies.
Taiwan Man Pays Off $110,000 in Traffic Fines After Mother Acts as Guarantor
- A 28-year-old man in Taiwan accumulated over $110,000 in unpaid traffic fines and fees. - His mother acted as guarantor, allowing him to pay the debt in installments. - The man has since paid off the entire amount, and authorities warn against riding with drunk drivers.
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