The country has also announced that it would increase the penalty for drunk drivers who cause deaths, instead of just sentencing them to 1 to 3 years in prison. In addition, the government will detain those who regularly drive after drinking. If a person has three or more drunk-driving-related offenses, he will be investigated and detained.
South Korean authorities were forced to act on the issue after a drunk driver hit a pedestrian in Busan, killing one person. Relatives of the victim requested that policies be reformed to protect civilians' lives.
This proposal has received the support of over 200,000 people.
