"Two Lines Appear Just by Touching Water"... Import of 'Fake Pregnancy Tests' That Fooled Nam Hyun-hee to Be Blocked

Former Partner of Nam Hyun-hee Exploited for 'Pregnancy Manipulation'
MFDS "Blocking Import Customs Clearance with Korea Customs Service"

The fake pregnancy test kit used by Jeon Cheong-jo (27), the ex-boyfriend of Nam Hyun-hee (42), a former national fencing athlete, to deceive Nam has sparked controversy, prompting the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to block its import clearance to prevent the product from entering the country.

On the 27th, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (hereinafter 'MFDS') announced that it has designated the problematic fake pregnancy test kits as priority management items and, in collaboration with the Korea Customs Service, has blocked their import clearance to prevent them from entering the country through overseas direct purchases and other means.

Pregnancy test kits are in vitro diagnostic medical devices that detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, which is secreted about 7 to 10 days after fertilization, to determine pregnancy.

Fake Pregnancy Test Kit [Image Source: AliExpress Capture]

The MFDS urged that only test kits certified by the MFDS should be used to confirm pregnancy and that consumers must check for the 'in vitro diagnostic medical device' label on the product container or packaging to verify certification when purchasing. Certification details for in vitro diagnostic medical devices can be checked by searching the product name or model name on the Medical Device Information Portal.

Earlier, on the 26th, Nam stated in an interview with Women Chosun, "I confirmed pregnancy with about ten pregnancy test kits given by Jeon Cheong-jo," adding, "Two lines (pregnant) appeared. Each time, the packaging was missing." She revealed that Jeon, who had announced their marriage, had undergone gender reassignment surgery and believed she was pregnant. However, even if a female transitions to male, sperm production is not possible, making pregnancy impossible.

Meanwhile, descriptions of fake pregnancy test kits sold on overseas direct purchase platforms include phrases such as 'fake pregnancy test,' 'false pregnancy prank,' and 'pregnancy test joke.' These products are priced between 2,000 and 8,000 KRW. The test stick, when dipped in water for 10 seconds and then waited for 3 to 5 minutes, always shows two lines (positive pregnancy). It is also explained that the test kits are designed so that it is impossible to distinguish whether they are real or fake. Sellers advertise them as "great props for pranking family and friends" and "perfect April Fool's gifts with fun reactions."

However, netizens expressed concerns online, saying, "I don't understand why such things are sold," "There is everything these days," and "The problem is that they are made to look real," raising worries that fake pregnancy test kits, which anyone can easily obtain, could be misused for criminal purposes.

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