Gwangju Police Book 50-Something Woman for Drunk Driving After Red-Light Violation

By Park Heewon Posted : January 29, 2026, 09:00 Updated : January 29, 2026, 09:00
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Gwangju Bukbu Police Station said Thursday it booked a woman in her 50s, identified only as A, on suspicion of driving under the influence in violation of the Road Traffic Act.

Police said she is accused of driving about 2 kilometers while intoxicated, leaving a restaurant in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, at about 4 p.m. Wednesday and heading to an area near the Unam 2-dong Administrative Welfare Center.

Officers said she ran a red light while driving through an intersection and was caught by nearby patrol police who witnessed the violation.

Her blood alcohol concentration measured between 0.03% and 0.08%, a level that triggers license suspension, police said.

Police said they are investigating the circumstances of her drinking.



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