Actor handed over to prosecution on DUI charges | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Actor Lee Jae-ryong, who was booked for causing a drunk driving accident and fleeing the scene in southern Seoul about two weeks ago, was referred to the prosecution without detention Wednesday. The Seoul Gangnam Police Station said it sent Lee's case to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office on charges of drunk driving, failure to take necessary actions after an accident and obstruction of a breathalyzer test. Actor Lee Jae-ryong leaves the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, in this file photo from March 10, 2026, after being questioned about his drunk driving case. (Yonhap) ycm@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #actor DUI Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert S.

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SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Actor Lee Jae-ryong, who was booked for causing a drunk driving accident and fleeing the scene in southern Seoul about two weeks ago, was referred to the prosecution without detention Wednesday.
The Seoul Gangnam Police Station said it sent Lee's case to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office on charges of drunk driving, failure to take necessary actions after an accident and obstruction of a breathalyzer test.
The 62-year-old actor is accused of crashing his car into the median barrier near Cheongdam Station in southern Seoul around 11 p.m. on March 6 and fleeing the scene. Immediately after the accident, he attended another drinking gathering and was apprehended by police at an acquaintance's house about three hours later.
He initially denied drunk driving but later admitted to drinking four glasses of soju before the accident.
Actor Lee Jae-ryong leaves the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, in this file photo from March 10, 2026, after being questioned about his drunk driving case. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- The Seoul Gangnam Police Station said it sent Lee's case to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office on charges of drunk driving, failure to take necessary actions after an accident and obstruction of a breathalyzer test.
- Actor Lee Jae-ryong leaves the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, in this file photo from March 10, 2026, after being questioned about his drunk driving case. (Yonhap) ycm@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #actor DUI Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- Actor Lee Jae-ryong leaves the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, in this file photo from March 10, 2026, after being questioned about his drunk driving case. (Yonhap) ycm@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #actor DUI Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N.
- Korea's missile firing Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump says U.S. no longer needs assistance from NATO allies, S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, seoul, actor topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 430.