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South Korea cracks down on Halloween police impersonators

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South Korean police are implementing a nationwide crackdown on individuals impersonating police officers during Halloween celebrations. This initiative aims to prevent confusion and ensure public safety, particularly in crowded areas like Seoul's Itaewon, which was the site of a deadly crowd crush four years ago. The operation involves over 4,500 officers deployed to popular districts to manage crowds and enforce the ban on imitation police uniforms and equipment. AI

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South Korea cracks down on Halloween police impersonators

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    In South Korea, jail time awaits Halloween police impersonators

    Four years ago, party-goers dressed as police officers were reportedly mistaken for the real thing amid a deadly crowd crush in South Korea’s capital. Now, as Seoul prepares for its fourth Halloween since the disaster, police have launched a week-long nationwide crackdown on imit…

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