Ex-police chief tapped as envoy to Cambodia to combat crimes against South Koreans

SEOUL, November 28 (AJP) - A former police chief has been named ambassador to Cambodia to address the rising crimes against South Koreans there, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

A graduate of the Korean National Police University, Kim Chang-ryong has held key positions at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and has also served as a consul in São Paulo, Brazil, and in Washington, D.C., U.S.

The appointment appears to be aimed at further bolstering cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of both countries, following the establishment of a joint investigative team in Phnom Penh to combat rising online scams, phishing schemes and other crimes targeting South Koreans.

The ministry also tapped Jung Yeon-du, former ambassador to Turkey, as vice minister responsible for nuclear negotiations with North Korea, while filling several other key positions including a new spokesperson and senior diplomatic officials.