Bong Joong-geun (41), a former famous professional baseball player and a baseball commentator, was caught riding an electric kickboard while intoxicated and his license was revoked.
The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced today (23rd) that Bong was caught driving under the influence of alcohol and his driver's license was revoked.
Bong fell while riding an electric scooter while intoxicated on the road near Apgujeong Rodeo Station in Gangnam-gu around 11:30 last night.
In the accident, Bong suffered a 5 cm torn chin and was treated at the hospital.
At the time of the accident, Bong's blood alcohol level was measured to be 0.105%, which is the level of license revocation.
As the amendment to the Road Traffic Act came into effect in May, people who operate electric scooters are also subject to the level of motor vehicle drivers.
You must have a Class 2 Moped Bicycle license and wear a hard hat, as well as riding a passenger or driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited.
Bong joined the Atlanta Braves, a professional baseball team in the US Major League Baseball, in 1997 with the title of 'the youngest to advance to the major leagues'.
After completing his activities in the United States, he was active as a professional baseball player belonging to LG Twins in Korea.
A police official said, "Since there was no casualty or property damage in the accident, we did not charge Bong.
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