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South Korean Comedian Lee Jin-ho Sentenced for Illegal Gambling and DUI
NewsSeptember 9, 2026·1 min read

South Korean Comedian Lee Jin-ho Sentenced for Illegal Gambling and DUI


South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison, suspended for three years, for illegal gambling and drunk driving. Jin-ho exchanged 870m Korean won, or approximately $631,600, into cryptocurrency and engaged in gambling with unregulated casinos. He completed 664 gambling-related transactions between May 11, 2023, and October 14, 2024.

In addition to his gambling charges, Jin-ho was also charged with driving under the influence. On September 24, 2025, Jin-ho drove from Incheon to his residence in Gyeonggi Province after drinking alcohol, with a blood alcohol level of 0.12%.

Jin-ho admitted to the charges and expressed regret for his actions. He vowed to never commit a crime again. The comedian was also ordered to complete 120 hours of community service as part of his sentence.

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