Authorities discovered Lee in a search triggered by the report that he was lacking, the fireplace official instructed Reuters on situation of anonymity, because the matter is a delicate one.
Earlier, citing police, Yonhap mentioned Lee was present in a automotive at a park in Seoul, after his supervisor instructed police the actor had left dwelling, leaving an obvious suicide observe. The information company had additionally earlier reported that he was discovered unconscious subsequent to charcoal briquettes contained in the automobile.
Officers at Seoul’s Jongno and Seongbuk police stations didn’t instantly reply to phone calls from Reuters to hunt remark.
Lee’s company, HODU&U Leisure, additionally didn’t reply to calls.
Infringements of South Korea’s robust drug legal guidelines can result in six months in jail, or as much as 14 years for repeat offenders and sellers.