South Korea police crack down on Halloween police uniform impersonation ahead of Itaewon anniversary

South Korea's National Police Agency launched a week-long nationwide crackdown on imitation police uniforms and equipment ahead of Halloween, four years after the Itaewon crowd crush where party-goers in police costumes were mistaken for real officers. The operation runs until next Monday, with over 4,500 personnel involved. This is a preventive measure to avoid confusion during high-density gatherings, reflecting ongoing public safety concerns following the 2022 disaster.

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