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Anybody know the blood alcohol limit in Korea?

 
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ou812



Joined: 07 Nov 2006

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:32 pm    Post subject: Anybody know the blood alcohol limit in Korea? Reply with quote

Does anyone know what the blood alcohol limit in Korea is?

I think it is 0.08 for most states in the US.

I had a .45 BAL in Korea, however I only had one drink, so I am wondering if this would be 0.045 in the states, cause I know I was not 6 times over the limit.

However, the cops were nice, told me not to drink and drive and gave me my keys and sent me on my way. Surprised
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Pyongshin Sangja



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's 0.05.
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Bibbitybop



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you had a .45, you would probably not be typing anymore or doing any other physical activity.
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ou812



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, you're right, it must of been .045 rather than .45
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poet13



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or you're 30 centimeters tall and weigh about 7 kilos...
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Yu_Bum_suk



Joined: 25 Dec 2004

PostPosted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pyongshin Sangja wrote:
It's 0.05.


Is it really that low? Shit, I know some Koreans who really need to watch out and smarten up a bit (or keep a big role of W10,000 notes under seat to hand over to the man in blue should the need arise).
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Pyongshin Sangja



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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* For South Korea, the penalties for different BAC levels include
o 0.01-0.049% = No Penalty
o 0.05-0.09% = 100 days of license cancellation
o >0.10% = Cancellation of car license.
o >0.36% = Arrest
o If caught driving when drunk 3 times in 5 years; or 2 times in 3 years results in arrest.
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wylies99



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What about those Korean men who sit outside drinking soju from 10 pm- 6 am seven days a week. Their BAL's must be close to 100%. Wink
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kotakji



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wylies99 wrote:
What about those Korean men who sit outside drinking soju from 10 pm- 6 am seven days a week. Their BAL's must be close to 100%. Wink


This comment reminded me of the scene in "Enter the Dragon" where the evil boss guy shows the American dude his dungeon full of drunks that "dont care where they wake up anymore." Bah shanghaii bars have nothing on Korean Adjoshi!
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Pak Yu Man



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

0.45

wow. You had too much blood in your alcohol stream. That's 45% dude. I think you meant 0.045.

If you get pulled over for drinking and driving (first you're an a$$hole) you can use the white guy card. Act as stupid as you can. You'll probably get off without a ticket/fine.
Most 'beat' cops don't speak English and they'd hate to call a superior/translator.

Next time you drink...leave the car at home genius.
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wylies99



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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It's more of an observation. Wink
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