Police Investigate Lee Kyung-kyu for Driving After Taking Panic Disorder Medication
Jun 16, 2025
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The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said at a regular press conference on the 16th that `Lee Kyung-gyu is currently in the process of investigating before being booked, and is checking related facts.'
In addition, "The status of requesting an emergency drug assessment to the National Forensic Service on the 9th" was reported.
The incident took place around 2:05 p.m. on the 8th when Lee Kyung-kyu mistakenly boarded a vehicle with the same appearance as his vehicle in a parking lot in downtown Seoul.
It was belatedly revealed that the actual owner of the vehicle reported it as suspected theft, and that the parking agent misrepresented the vehicle key to Lee Kyung-kyu.
Accordingly, Lee Kyung-kyu was tested for alcohol and drugs by the police. The result of the breathalyzer test was negative, but the liver drug test was positive.
Lee Kyung-gyu explained that "he is taking prescription drugs regularly to treat panic disorder.'
As the incident became public, some Internet users responded "It could be a mistake."He defended Lee Kyung-kyu, while others defended him saying, `Driving after taking drugs for panic disorder should be more cautiousThere were also voices of concern that "
Currently, the police are waiting for the results of the National Forensic Service's detailed drug evaluation, and depending on the results of the investigation, the police will determine the direction of treatment for Lee Kyung-gyu in the future.
On the other hand, Lee Kyung-gyu is running a YouTube channel 'Luke Lee Kyung-gyu' and is active in entertainment programs such as Channel A 'Boss Attack'.
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