Suspect who allegedly sold 5.8 billion won of counterfeit goods from China referred to prosecutors Authorities say a Korean national conspired with Chinese manufacturers to sell fake cosmetics and supplements through major e-commerce sites such as Naver and Coupang. 2026.9.17
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![BTS merchandise, including official light sticks, is displayed at a coffee shop in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on March 19. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12564767.jpg?imageId=12564767&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)