National Investigation Chief to Depart for Cambodia Tomorrow... "Ensuring Citizens' Safety"

Operation of Comprehensive Response Team for Crimes in Cambodia

Park Sungju, Commissioner of the National Office of Investigation at the Korean National Police Agency, will depart for Cambodia on the 15th to discuss the prompt repatriation of Korean nationals currently detained there, as well as the expansion of police attach?s and liaison officers.

According to the police on the 14th, the authorities will prioritize the swift repatriation of the 63 detained Korean nationals in Cambodia, starting with those who are subject to Interpol red notices. Currently, the Korean diplomatic mission in Cambodia has one police attach? and two liaison officers. The police are discussing the rapid dispatch of two additional liaison officers. Furthermore, during the Korea-Cambodia bilateral meeting at the International Association of Chiefs of Police on the 20th, the establishment of a "Korean Desk" in Cambodia will be discussed.

The National Office of Investigation will immediately establish and operate a "Comprehensive Response Team for Crimes Targeting Koreans in Cambodia." The team will monitor online posts related to Cambodia, closely investigate any involvement of domestic organized crime groups, and prioritize gathering intelligence on kidnappings and luring incidents related to Cambodia-based criminal organizations.

Yu Jaeseong, Acting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, stated, "Ensuring the safety of our nationals in Cambodia is our top priority," and added, "We will mobilize all available resources to protect our citizens from crime."

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