ENTERTAINMENT
BTS Member Suga Fined 15 Million Won for Electric Scooter DUI

According to legal sources on the 12th, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office's Criminal Division 2 (Chief Prosecutor Choo Hye-yoon) summarily indicted Suga on the 10th for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated. Suga is expected to settle the case by paying the fine without a formal trial.
A summary indictment is a procedure where the prosecution requests the court to issue a summary order for fines, penalties, or confiscation without a formal trial when the charges are relatively minor.
Meanwhile, Suga was caught by police on the night of the 6th of last month at around 11:15 PM while riding an electric scooter under the influence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The police booked him for DUI the following day.
Suga's blood alcohol concentration at the time was found to be 0.227%, significantly exceeding the license revocation standard of 0.08%, indicating a state of heavy intoxication. Under current law, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher can result in imprisonment for 2 to 5 years or a fine ranging from 10 million to 20 million won.
In March, Suga entered the Nonsan Training Center in Chungnam to receive basic military training. He is currently serving as a social service agent and is scheduled to be discharged in June next year.
Reporter Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr