PSY and University Professor Summary Indicted for Medical Law Violations

According to legal authorities, South Korean singer PSY, globally known for the hit track “Gangnam Style,” was summarily indicted on August 22, 2026, alongside a university hospital professor following a police referral in May 2026 for alleged violations of the Medical Service Act involving sleeping pills.

Medical Law Violations and Summary Indictment Details

The legal proceedings stem from allegations that prescription sleeping medications were improperly obtained. According to judicial officials, the case moved forward on August 22, 2026, when prosecutors issued summary indictments for both the artist and the medical professional who prescribed the medication.

Law enforcement agencies initially referred the singer and the university hospital professor to prosecutors in May 2026. The investigation focused on potential infractions tied to medical prescription practices under South Korean law.

Background on the Investigation

The referral by investigative authorities in May 2026 initiated a formal review into how prescription pharmaceuticals were issued by the academic medical institution. Judicial authorities advanced the case to the summary indictment stage in late August 2026, concluding the initial prosecutorial review of the medical law compliance issues.