MBC Sports Plus announcer Kim Seon-shin apologized for the illegal driving controversy.
On the 3rd, announcer Kim Seon-shin said, "First of all, I sincerely apologize for causing controversy due to the content of the story posted last night. I was ignorant and immature about road safety."
He added, "From now on, I will think carefully and show mature behavior. I would like to apologize once again."
Earlier, on the 2nd, announcer Kim Seon-shin posted a photo with the message, "I heard a bang and thought what was going on, but the side mirror was smashed into the parking pillar." He added, "The left side mirror was such a precious thing... I sacrificed my life to drive on Gangbyeonbuk-ro haha. I changed lanes...ㅠㅠ."
The released photo shows a broken left side mirror. Announcer Kim Seon-shin deleted the post after the controversy rose.
This means that announcer Kim Seon-shin violated Article 48, Paragraph 1 of the Road Traffic Act. According to Article 48, Paragraph 1 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver of any car or streetcar must accurately operate the steering, braking, and other devices of the car or streetcar, and must take into account the traffic conditions on the road and the structure and performance of the car or streetcar. It is clearly stated that you must not drive at a speed or in a manner that poses danger or harm to others. If you violate this, you will be subject to a fine of up to 200,000 won, detention, or fine.Below is the full text of announcer Kim Seon-shin's apology.Hello, this is MBC Sports Plus announcer Kim Seon-shin.
First of all, we sincerely apologize for causing controversy due to the content of the story posted last night. I was ignorant and immature about safety on the road.
Going forward, we will think carefully and show mature actions.
I apologize once again.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr