You might be wondering as to how to check if your China or korean mobile possesses a valid , genuine IMEI number.
Here is how to check it.
IMEI, also known as International Mobile Equipment Identity is a 15 digit numeric code used to identify each mobiles. You can check the IMEI of your mobile phone by dialing *#06# from the handset
To know if it is Genuine
Simply send an SMS to 53232 with the keywords “IMEI<space><15 Digit IMEI No>”
For Ex. send “IMEI 123456789123456″ to 53232
A reply will come stating if your IMEI is valid or not.
You can also visit this site and enter your IMEI number to check its genuineness.