Lee vows tough response to Cambodia scam crimes

Jan 30, 2026, 10:59 am

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President Lee Jae-myung posts a warning on X. / Lee Jae-myung’s X account

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday issued a stern warning against scam crimes targeting South Koreans, vowing an uncompromising response.

In a post on X on Jan. 30, Lee wrote, “If you lay a hand on Koreans, you will be ruined. Does it sound like empty words? The Republic of Korea acts when it says it will — to the very end.” The message was posted in both Korean and Cambodian.

Lee made the remarks while sharing local news reports related to online scam crimes in Cambodia, signaling the government’s intent to respond forcefully to transnational fraud operations targeting Korean citizens.

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