Drunk driving accidents down 23% in first half of the year in Seoul due to intensive crackdown during summer vacation season

It has been found that the number of traffic accidents and fatalities caused by drunk driving in Seoul, South Korea, has decreased significantly in the first half of this year compared to the average for the past three years. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has announced that it will continue to strengthen its crackdown on drunk driving.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said on the 3rd that the number of drunk driving incidents that occurred in the first half of 2025 was 1,000.
The provisional total was 731 traffic accidents and three fatalities. Compared to the average for the past three years, this represents a 23.2% decrease in accidents and a 62.5% decrease in fatalities.
We believe that the significant results have been achieved not only through continued crackdowns on drunk driving, but also through steady preventative education and public relations activities.
The police have announced that they will continue to crack down on drunk driving, which threatens the lives and safety of citizens.
31 police stations in Seoul conduct weekly crackdowns led by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and each police station conducts its own crackdowns. During the day, there are intensive crackdowns on drunk driving in elementary school districts during school hours.
A total of 21 intensive crackdowns were carried out between March and July this year, resulting in the arrest of 73 drunk drivers.
During the summer vacation season from July 14th to August 24th, the Han River Park and the exits of the expressway
Drunk driving crackdowns will be carried out at least three times a week around the entrance and downtown areas, with the crackdowns planned to be carried out at different locations and times to minimize blind spots.
In addition, various activities will be carried out to raise awareness of the dangers of drunk driving and to foster a culture of safety.
In addition to establishing a public relations cooperation system in cooperation with model drivers, the agency also plans to carry out education and public relations activities tailored to individual needs.
"We must not forget that if an accident occurs, there will be human casualties and the driver will be punished," he said. "Regardless of whether there is enforcement or not, we must create an atmosphere throughout society where drunk driving is not tolerated."
"You have to build it with your body," he emphasized.