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Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu booked on DUI charges
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Veteran comedian Lee Kyung-kyu has been booked for investigation on allegations he drove under the influence of a drug earlier this month, police said Tuesday.
The Seoul Gangnam Police Station booked the 64-year-old on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act and has brought him in for questioning, officials said.
Lee allegedly drove someone else's vehicle, the same model as his, under the influence of a drug on June 8 in southern Seoul after a valet mistakenly gave him the wrong car.
Police arrived at the scene following a report of a car theft, and conducted a preliminary drug test on him, which reportedly returned a positive result. A subsequent laboratory drug test also reportedly returned a positive result.
Lee has denied any wrongdoing, claiming he only took medication prescribed for his panic disorder.
"Lee has been suffering from panic disorder for nearly 10 years and receiving medical treatment under professional medical supervision," ADG Company, the entertainment agency behind Lee, said in a statement.
"On the night before the incident, Lee took medication as his symptoms worsened, but his condition further deteriorated, prompting him to drive to a hospital to seek medical attention," it explained.
"All medication was legally prescribed, and on the day of the incident ... he faithfully explained his situation to the police," it added.
The seasoned comedian is known for hosting popular TV shows over decades, including "Healing Camp."
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