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Actor Ko Kyung-pyo faces investigation after drunk-driving crash in Seoul
Actor Ko Kyung-pyo was found driving drunk after a crash in western Seoul early Saturday.
Police said the 36-year-old, known for the drama “Reply 1988,” hit a cleaning truck in Mapo at about 3:30 a.m.
His blood alcohol level was high enough for license revocation, according to police.
The incident involves a crash and an alleged traffic violation; the sources do not say whether anyone was hurt.
Ko’s agency apologized, saying he acknowledged his wrongdoing.
Police plan to investigate the crash’s circumstances.
Actor Ko Kyung-pyo was found behind the wheel after his car hit a cleaning truck in western Seoul early Saturday.
Police said his blood alcohol level was high enough for his driver’s license to be revoked.
Ko’s agency, CL&Company, apologized and said he acknowledged his wrongdoing.
Police plan to investigate the exact circumstances of the crash.
- Who
- Actor Ko Kyung-pyo was involved in the crash.
- What
- He was found driving after his car hit a cleaning truck. Police said his blood alcohol level was high enough for his license to be revoked.
- When
- Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
- Where
- Mapo, in western Seoul.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ko’s car hit a cleaning truck in Mapo, western Seoul.
Police found Ko’s blood alcohol level high enough for his driver’s license to be revoked.
- Crash location
- Mapo, western Seoul
- Crash time
- Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday
- Other vehicle
- Cleaning truck
- Blood alcohol level
- High enough for his driver’s license to be revoked
- Agency
- CL&Company
What people are saying
Ko acknowledges his wrongdoing