Wearing Korean military and police uniforms is reportedly trending among Chinese people.
On the 2nd, Seo Kyung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, said on his social media (SNS), "Videos of people wearing Korean military and police uniforms and behaving bizarrely are spreading across Chinese SNS."
Multiple videos were confirmed showing Chinese people filming while wearing outfits that imitate Korean police uniforms. In the videos, they exaggeratedly reenacted crackdowns on illegal acts or performed playful stunts.
Seo said, "Unauthorized production and distribution of military and police uniforms is clearly subject to legal punishment not only in Korea but also in China," adding, "This should not be dismissed as mere play."
He added, "Mocking symbols of public authority lowers national credibility and could further be abused for crimes impersonating uniforms."
Meanwhile, the Korean government has continually raised awareness about similar cases, and it is known that China also has legal penalties for unauthorized use of public security and military uniforms.