Police Crack Down on Counterfeit Police Uniforms and Gear Ahead of Halloween

The Korean National Police Agency announced that it will conduct a strict crackdown on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of counterfeit police uniforms and equipment from October 26 to November 1, ahead of Halloween on October 31.

Under the current Police Uniforms and Equipment Control Act, civilians who wear or possess police uniforms or similar police uniforms and gear can face up to six months in prison or a fine of up to 3 million won.

Together with the Korea Online Shopping Association, the police plan to monitor web portals and major second-hand trading sites, and block related search terms such as "police uniform" and "police clothes."

Inspections of 54 major online retailers will also be intensified.

In major areas across the country such as Itaewon and Hongdae, police will conduct on-site guidance and crackdowns, and plan to request formal investigations if illegal activities are uncovered.

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