We tend, rightly, to consider North Korea since the region where nothing is allowed and any fun can be had by no one. But as it happens that in their way more cousin that is seemingly westernized the south, the law comes with an iron fist also.

Southern Korea makes gambling illegal save for a couple of state-run and strictly limited opportunities. And yet, lately, a handful of well-known South Korean celebrities have risked it all for the benefit of a quick gambling fix, and possess been caught red-handed by the authorities there.

Celebs Get Trapped

Among those caught up into the gambling allegations are a definite well-known TV host/comedian, two A-list variety show hosts, and a former singer for the culturally popular K-pop variety. They have been now all under investigation for illegal sports gambling.

The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office has established that popular television comedian Lee Soo-geun has been summoned for questioning, based on suspicions that he wagered a huge selection of millions of Korean won (1KRW is equal to approximately $0.93) on English Premier League soccer matches via a personal gambling internet site.

Following news of the comedian’s so-called bad behavior, Lee Soo-geun announced their intentions to go out of all programs he is currently appearing on Přečtěte si více o oSouth Korean Celebrities Caught Gambling Illegally with Won.Tons. …