[breaking news] Nam Tae-hyun is sentenced to one year in prison and a fine in the first trial for "drug-free drinking."

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Singer Nam Tae-hyun, who caused a drunk driving accident during the probation period due to drug administration, was sentenced to prison in the first trial.

At 2 p.m. on the 9th, Criminal Chamber 11 of the Seoul Western District Court held a sentencing hearing for Nam Tae-hyun, who was indicted on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act.

On this day, the court sentenced Nam Tae-hyun to one year in prison and a fine of 1 million won. However, he said he would not be arrested because he believed there was no fear of destroying evidence or running away.

Nam Tae-hyun is accused of hitting a median strip while trying to overtake the vehicle in front of him near Dongjak Bridge in the direction of Ilsan, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, at 4:10 a.m. on April 27 last year.

No casualties occurred at the time, but Nam Tae-hyun's blood alcohol level was confirmed to be 0.122%, exceeding the license cancellation standard (0.08%). In addition, he is accused of violating the speed limit, including drunk driving. At the time of the accident, he was found to have driven 182 kilometers on a road with a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour.

Earlier on the 12th of last month, the prosecution demanded a one-and-a-half-year prison term and a fine of 1 million won for Nam Tae-hyun, saying his crime was poor due to recidivism, high blood alcohol concentration, and detection during the probation period.

Nam Tae-hyun said in a final statement, "I was lucky enough to get popularity, honor, and economic rewards at a young age, but I know what happens when those things are given to someone who is not ready inside," adding, "I know that past actions are not acceptable." I will not let the same thing happen again," he said, appealing for leniency.

Nam Tae-hyun was sentenced to one year in prison and two years of probation for violating the Narcotics Control Act in 2024. In March 2023, he also received a summary order of 6 million won for causing a drunk driving accident during a drug investigation.

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