Former Kiwoom Coach Lee Yong-kyu Banned for Two Years Following DUI Conviction
Lee Yong-kyu, the former assistant coach of the Kiwoom Heroes, has been suspended for two years following a court conviction for driving under the influence, according to the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The ban, announced on April 5, 2024, marks the latest disciplinary action against a KBO staff member for a traffic-related offense, underscoring the league’s strict stance on conduct violations.
What Happened to Lee Yong-kyu?
Lee was found guilty of drunk driving in a Seoul district court on March 22, 2024, after an incident on January 15, 2024, when he allegedly drove a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.12%, exceeding South Korea’s legal limit of 0.08%. The court sentenced him to a fine of 10 million won ($7,800) and ordered a two-year suspension from all KBO activities, effective immediately. What Lee Yong-kyu Lost from Drunk Driving Accident / Why LG Is Waiting for Ko Woo-seok / KIA's Di…
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