An incumbent district council member has been caught by the police for drunk driving.

Seoul Gangseo Police Station announced today (October 14) that it has booked a Gangseo District Council member, surnamed Kim, without detention on charges of driving under the influence in violation of the Road Traffic Act.

Kim is suspected of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on a road in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, at around 10:15 p.m. yesterday (October 13).

The police were dispatched after receiving a report stating that a driver was asleep on the road, and found Kim asleep in the driver's seat.

At the time, Kim's blood alcohol concentration was at the level for license revocation (0.08% or higher).

The police plan to investigate Kim regarding the exact circumstances of the drunk driving incident.

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