Story perspectives
South Korea Struggles with Rising Kidnappings in Cambodia
10/14/2025
35 5
1 of 1
Story summary
- Park Min-ho, a 22-year-old student, was lured to Cambodia by a job scam, tortured to death, and his body was found in August.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for urgent diplomatic efforts to protect citizens abroad.
- South Korea's government plans to send police to establish a direct liaison with Cambodian authorities.
- Kidnappings of South Koreans in Cambodia have surged, prompting heightened travel warnings.
