[ Anchor
Lead] Prime Minister Han Deok-soo visited a memorial service for citizens in Itaewon two days ago without notice, but had to turn away due to opposition from the bereaved family.
However, after that, a report was received by the National News Agency that Prime Minister Han had crossed the road at a red light and jaywalking.
Reporter Sagong Seong-geun covered the story.
<Reporter> The
day before yesterday (19th), Prime Minister Han Deok-soo visited the Itaewon Civil Incense Center without notice.
[Bereaved family: We will not accept unless it is an official apology from the government.
Please bring the president's apology.]
In the end, I gave up the incense and turned around.
[Han Deok-soo/Prime Minister: I see.
Good job.] Prime Minister Han
, who was returning to the vehicle across the street, continued to ask questions from some reporters and YouTubers in front of the crosswalk,
[Han Deok-soo/Prime Minister: (Did you come to burn incense?) I came personally.]
The traffic light Even though it's a red light, I cross the road with my attendants.
While the vehicle running on the jaywalk was stopped, a prime minister rode back in a vehicle that had stopped on the side of the road.
This scene spread on the Internet, and finally, a report was posted on the National News Agency pointing out the violation of the Road Traffic Act by Prime Minister Han.
An official from the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul, who was in charge of the case, said, "We are looking into the charges of violating the Road Traffic Act after being assigned today."
According to the Road Traffic Act, jaywalking is subject to a fine of 30,000 won.
The Prime Minister's Office explained that he had returned to the incense burner with regret, but had not been able to pay his respects, and that he had crossed the crosswalk following the instructions of the police officer on duty.
(Video provided by Sisa IN, video coverage: Yoon Hyung, video editing: Park Ki-duk)