South Korean police announced they’ve gathered substantial evidence in the alleged drunk driving case involving Moon Da Hye, daughter of former President Moon Jae In. In response to criticism that the recent search of an oriental medicine clinic where the victim was treated was excessive, police stated, “We do not agree with that view.”
At a press briefing on Monday, Woo Jong Soo, head of the National Investigation Headquarters, shared that police have acquired key evidence, including black box footage from the victim’s car and nearby CCTV, linked to Moon Da Hye’s alleged drunk driving. Alongside this allegation, police are examining additional accusations but have not set a timeline for any formal case transfer.
Regarding searching the oriental medicine clinic in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, where taxi driver A received treatment on October 23, Woo explained that “no medical certificate was issued.” This absence means that police couldn’t verify the treatment through official documentation.
Woo justified the clinic search: “In drunk driving or severe traffic cases, we evaluate injuries regardless of settlement status. This investigation isn’t excessive and aligns with our usual process for similar cases.”
Woo also addressed remarks from some legal experts questioning the search, emphasizing, “We believe this is standard practice, not an exception.”
Regarding separate allegations that Moon Da Hye may have operated an illegal lodging business in an officetel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Woo confirmed that the Yeongdeungpo District Office formally requested an investigation last week. The local police are beginning initial legal procedures, though the case remains in its early stages and has not yet received a formal booking.