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Doctor who prescribed drugs to Yoo Ah-in fined 40 million won on appeal

A Seoul court upheld a 40 million won ($29,300) fine against a doctor for illegally prescribing drugs to actor Yoo Ah-in, convicted earlier.

2025-07-08

Yoo Ah-in drug charges upheld by top court, actor handed fine and suspended sentence

Korea’s top court on Thursday upheld a suspended prison sentence for actor Yoo Ah-in, confirming his conviction on charges of habitual drug abuse, including the illegal use of propofol and marijuana.

2025-07-03

Seoul gov't launches crackdown on clinics that administer propofol daily

The crackdown, focused specifically on clinics, comes as the number of doctors at clinics administering propofol is higher than that at hospitals, according to the city government.

2024-10-15

Doctor convicted for illegally giving propofol to actor Yoo Ah-in

A doctor indicted for illegally administering propofol, a powerful anesthetic commonly used for surgeries, to disgraced actor Yoo Ah-in and using the substance himself was convicted by a court and given a suspended prison sentence on Thursday.

2024-04-25

Police reveal data on actor Yoo Ah-in's propofol use

Actor Yoo Ah-in used propofol on over 100 occasions during the last two years, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Monday. The police received data ...

2023-02-28

Actor Yoo Ah-in tests positive for marijuana

Actor Yoo Ah-in, who is currently under investigation for allegedly abusing the anesthetic medication propofol, tested positive for marijuana. Local news outlet Hankook Ilbo reported Friday afternoon that the actor’s urine test, conducted by ...

2023-02-10

Actor Yoo Ah-in under investigation for illegal propofol use

Actor Yoo Ah-in is currently under investigation for illegal usage of propofol, according to police on Thursday. Yoo’s agency United Artists Agency (UAA) released a statement on the same day, confirming that the actor has recently been ...

2023-02-09

Actor Yoo Ah-in under investigation for illegal propofol use

Actor Yoo Ah-in has been under investigation for illegal use of propofol, an anesthetic medication, according to police officials Thursday.

2023-02-09

Wheesung faces criticism for planning concert while on probation

Singer Wheesung is under fire for announcing a Christmas concert while he is on probation for habitually abusing propofol, an anesthetic sedative. Wheesung’s agency Realslow Company announced Monday that the singer will hold a Christmas concert ...

2021-12-15

Whether marijuana or meth, Korea's stance remains hardcore

Whether it’s marijuana or methamphetamines, Korea’s justice system is particularly strict on drugs compared to most other developed nations. However, the rapidly growing number of drug users makes some question if Korea’s current approach is ...

2021-11-04