In a regrettable incident, a Japanese citizen was reportedly killed in a drunk driving accident in South Korea. The victim was struck by a driver under the influence of alcohol, a situation that has sparked discussions on the seriousness of drunk driving and its impacts on public safety. The identities of the individuals involved are yet to be revealed, and reactions from both governmental bodies are awaited.

In Japan, drunk driving is considered a serious crime. People are deeply concerned about public safety, and there are strict laws and hefty penalties in place to deter individuals from poor decisions like drinking and driving. This incident has, therefore, shocked many in Japan, where the strong public sentiment is that this tragedy could have been prevented.

Like Japan, in the US and EU, drunk driving is immensely frowned upon and punishable by law. However, the rates of drunk driving incidents vary across countries. The US has implemented measures such as sobriety checkpoints and ignition interlock devices, while the EU has stringent restrictions on Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limits.