CCTV Footage Showing The Damage Caused By Popular Broadcaster’s Alleged Drug-Impaired Driving Goes Viral
CCTV footage showing broadcaster Lee Kyung Kyu (65) allegedly driving under the influence of medication has been released, the CCTV shows just how many small accidents he’s gotten into because of it.
On the 25th of June, MBN aired CCTV clips that captured Lee Kyung Kyu’s behavior while he was allegedly driving after taking medication.
The incident occurred on June 8 around 2 p.m. in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. Lee Kyung Kyu is under suspicion of driving after taking medication. That day, he mistakenly drove someone else’s car—identical in model to his own—to his office, which led to a theft report. When police arrived and discovered the mix-up, they conducted a field drug test on Lee, which came back positive. A follow-up test by the National Forensic Service also confirmed the result, and Lee was officially named a suspect.
The released footage shows Lee Kyung Kyu stumbling as he exits the driver’s seat after parking his vehicle. He is also seen bumping into a parked bus and hitting a car wash wall, suggesting multiple minor accidents.
The driver of the bus involved explained, “He said he was trying to park his car and accidentally hit the back of mine, saying his senses were delayed because he took cold medicine.”
Before heading to the hospital, Lee stopped at a gas station car wash. Despite a staff member directing him while reversing, he drove the car into a wall. He was also caught on video making an illegal left turn over the centerline at an intersection without a traffic light.
On June 24, Lee appeared at the Gangnam Police Station as a suspect under the Road Traffic Act. During the investigation, which lasted about 1 hour and 45 minutes, he explained the circumstances surrounding his medication intake and driving.
After the questioning, Lee told reporters, “I didn’t fully realize that I shouldn’t be driving after taking medication for panic disorder. If anyone is taking similar medication, it’s better to avoid driving. I will be more careful going forward.”
In a statement read by his lawyer, it was revealed that Lee has suffered from panic disorder for over 10 years. Although he took his prescribed medication the day before the incident, his condition worsened, prompting him to drive to the hospital himself. He acknowledged, “It was a careless act without excuse.”
According to current traffic law, driving under the influence of any substance that may impair one’s ability to operate a vehicle safely is prohibited—even if it’s prescription medication. If focus or cognitive function is compromised, the driver can still be held liable. The police stated they will determine the next steps after reviewing Lee’s testimony.
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