A South Korean lawmaker who was fined for drunk driving after leaving the bench is now calling for stronger penalties against the offense, according to a report from 한겨레.
Kim Seung-won, a former judge, received a 700,000-won fine for driving under the influence after his retirement from the judiciary. The incident predates his entry into politics. Since becoming a lawmaker, Kim has argued in favor of harsher disciplinary measures for drunk driving, the outlet reported on Thursday.
The report highlights a contrast between Kim’s personal history and his current legislative stance. 한겨레 noted that Kim’s push for stricter rules comes after he himself faced only a relatively modest financial penalty for the same violation.
