Safety
Police Launch Halloween Crackdown on Fake Police Uniforms and Gear
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South Korea's National Police Agency announced a nationwide inspection running from Monday through November 1 targeting fake police costumes. Authorities warned that dressing in realistic police attire and tactical props causes dangerous confusion in crowded nightlife districts and impedes emergency operations. Under Korean law, civilians caught wearing genuine or identical police uniforms face fines up to 100,000 KRW (~$71) or detention, while commercial distributors face up to one year in prison.
So what
Avoid wearing police officer costumes, badges, or carrying realistic law enforcement props when celebrating Halloween in Seoul nightlife hotspots like Hongdae or Itaewon.
SourcesKorea Herald (영문, 참고)