South Korean FM to visit Cambodia to discuss measures against scam crimes

Lee Jae-woong, Foreign Ministry spokesperson, speaks at a briefing in Seoul on Oct. 21. — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lee Jae-woong speaks during a press briefing in Seoul on Oct. 21, 2025. Yonhap

SEOUL, November 6 (AJP) - Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit Cambodia to discuss measures to combat online scams involving South Koreans.

He is scheduled to leave for Phnom Penh this weekend, spokesperson Lee Jae-woong said in the ministry's regular press briefing on Thursday.

During his three-day trip, Cho plans to meet with Cambodia's foreign and interior ministers to discuss cooperation in combating scam crimes while enhancing bilateral relations. He will also meet with South Koreans living there.

Lee said, "Both countries are in discussions to launch a joint task force between their police agencies as early as possible, as agreed last month," adding that it will help address scam crimes in Cambodia involving South Koreans.

* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.

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