BTS's Suga to Face Legal Action for Operating an Electric Scooter Under the Influence

 

BTS member Suga is facing a criminal investigation for operating an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. According to a police representative, the scooter Suga was operating is not classified as a personal mobility device in Korea, meaning it is subject to the same legal consequences as driving a car while intoxicated. 

"Suga was operating an electric scooter. After investigating the device, we have found that [the scooter model] is not included in the personal mobility device list

Operating a personal mobility device would result in administrative measures. [Suga’s scooter] was not a personal mobility device. Therefore, he can be subject to criminal punishment for driving under the influence."

The police investigation is ongoing, and a schedule has not yet been set. Under Korean law, driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher can result in a fine of ₩5.00 million KRW (about $3,650 USD) to ₩10.0 million KRW (about $7,290 USD) or a prison sentence of 1-2 years. 

The Military Manpower Association has confirmed that Suga will not face additional punishment from the military.