Student’s alleged torture death by Cambodia scammers sparks turmoil in South Korea

<p>South Korean president urges ‘all-out’ efforts to protect citizens after number of kidnappings in Cambodia soars in recent months</p><p>South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has <a href="https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251011004900320">called</a> for “all-out” diplomatic efforts to protect citizens in Cambodia after a university student was lured there by a scam ring and allegedly tortured to death.</p><p>At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Lee said “protecting the lives and safety of citizens is the government’s greatest responsibility” and called for all scam victims to be “swiftly repatriated”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/14/south-korea-student-alleged-torture-death-cambodia-scammers-sparks-turmoil">Continue reading...</a>