Pirates' Jung Ho Kang Arrested In South Korea For DUI

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Reports out of South Korea indicate that Pittsburgh Pirates player Jung Ho Kang has been arrested and charged in his native South Korea for allegedly driving under the influence.

Sung Min Kim, a contributor to VICE Sports and the Washington Post, reported via Twitter that Kang allegedly tried to flee the scene after causing an accident.

Jeeho Yoo, a sports writer based in South Korea, writes that Kang's blood alcohol content was 0.084 percent.

Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly has issued this statement regarding the incident:

"We have been made aware of the very serious charges filed against Jung Ho Kang early Friday morning in Seoul, South Korea. We are extremely disappointed in Jung Ho and in his decision process during this matter. I know first hand how foolish and dangerous it is to drive under the influence and am thankful that, as we understand it, no one was injured.

"We will have further comment once we have been able to gather all the relevant facts and speak with the player."

Watch dashcam video obtained by YTN News:

According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Kang issued a statement to apologize for his "irrevocable" mistake.

"I'd like to apologize to everyone who is disappointed with me," Kang said. "Today, I got behind the wheel after drinking, and committed an irrevocable mistake. I panicked at the moment of the accident and did something that I never should have done."

"I am deeply regretting the incident," he went on. "I will humbly accept whatever punishment is deemed fit for my actions."

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Last summer, Kang was being investigated by the Chicago Police for the alleged sexual assault of a young woman in a hotel room in June. No charges have been filed in that case.

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