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South Korea Cracks Down on Online Job Scams Amid Concerns

10/18/2025

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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung ordered removal of fraudulent online job ads and created a consultative body with technology firms to strengthen monitoring.
The move follows the detention of 63 South Koreans in Cambodia, with 59 to be deported.
Reports of torture and murder linked to scams have raised concerns and intensified action.
Officials estimate about 1,000 South Koreans are involved in scams in Cambodia, prompting a government response.

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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung ordered removal of fraudulent online job ads and created a consultative body with technology firms to strengthen monitoring.
The move follows the detention of 63 South Koreans in Cambodia, with 59 to be deported.
Reports of torture and murder linked to scams have raised concerns and intensified action.
Officials estimate about 1,000 South Koreans are involved in scams in Cambodia, prompting a government response.