Actress-Comedian Song In Hwa Charged With Marijuana Use

Depending on where you live, marijuana use can be legal or likely to land you in prison. In South Korea, the latter is more likely to happen.

A prison sentence may face actress-comedian Song In Hwa, who has been charged with marijuana use. The actress, who appeared in "Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog," before deciding to become a comedian, has been booked without detention by the Incheon police.

The police have been investigating this case for two months after a test of her hair follicles came out positive for marijuana residue. She has admitted to smoking marijuana with her older sister, who is now also being investigated. Song In Hwa admitted that she first smoked it in the U.S. and then brought it back to Korea.

Marijuana in all form is illegal in Korea and partaking can lead to a maximum five-year prison sentence or a fine of about $40,000.

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