Suga DUI While serving in the military, "Internal Disciplinary Law Does"

Oct 11, 2024

Suga DUI While serving in the military, 'Internal Disciplinary Law Does'
Suga, a BTS member who was caught by the police while driving an electric scooter while intoxicated while serving as a social service worker, did not receive any internal punishment other than legal punishment.

Kim Jong-chul, head of the Military Manpower Administration, attended a parliamentary inspection held at the National Defense Committee in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 11th and said, `I don't think it's reasonable,' but `It's because it's stipulated in the law.'

Then "The current soldiers may feel disadvantaged, but I think the issue of applying the law is also based on various criteria for social service personnel."We're teaching and edifying."," he added.

Article 8 of the Service Regulations for Social Service Personnel states that "Social service personnel shall not engage in any act that damages their dignity regardless of whether they are inside or outside their duties", but the subject of disciplinary action under the Military Service Act is limited to "during working hours". Active-duty soldiers serving in the military are different from those who are subject to military criminal law and disciplinary action if they commit crimes in society even while on vacation.

An official from the Military Manpower Administration said "There is no separate social action for matters other than working hours because the Military Service Act precedes service regulations.'

Meanwhile, Suga drove an electric scooter while intoxicated on the road in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, at around 11:15 p.m. on August 6. At that time, sugar's blood alcohol concentration was 0.227%, far above the license revocation standard (0.08% or more).

Suga attended Yongsan Police Station in Seoul on the 23rd of last month, 17 days after he was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, and admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol. He said "I'm really sorry"I'd like to say that I'm very sorry for causing you a lot of hurt and disappointment with my wrong actions. I am also deeply reflecting and regretting it. I won't let this happen again," he bowed his head. In response, Suga received a summary order of a fine of 15 million won.



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