South Korea is ordering Volkswagen to immediately suspend sales of all 80 of its models that it markets in the country, and slamming VW with a AU$16 Million fine.  All this, for allegedly fabricating documents for emissions tests. 

Seoul alleges that the German automaker has been illegally submitting faked documents since 2007.  Since then, Volkswagen AG has sold 83,000 VW, Audi, and Bentley cars including some of the most popular models of the Golf, Jetta, and Tiguan.  he company allegedly faked emissions and noise-proofing data to allegedly expedite sales.  For example, when VW imported the Audi A7 to South Korea, it submitted the test results for the A6 - which isn't sold there.

"Forging documents is a clear violation of the law that shakes the foundation of the auto certification system, so it is reasonable to revoke the certifications," said Ministry of Environment (MOE) spokesman Hong Dong-kon.  The sanctions against VW will not affect the owners of those cars.

Audi Volkswagen Korea issued an apology for making "revisions" to its auto emissions data:  "We regret that MOE has imposed the sanctions against our vehicles," the company said, "We are currently reviewing the MOE’s decision and considering all available options in deciding how to move forward."

But Volkswagen also believes the sales ban is excessive, because the vehicles still met the emissions and noise level standards.

The ban is on until Seoul's Ministry of Environment is satisfied that VW is providing it with the most accurate emissions data.