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[2026-01-12]Cambodia Scam Ring Busted: 26 Arrested, 26.7 Billion KRW Stolen and Sexual Exploitation Revealed

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The government\’s Transnational Crime Task Force arrested 26 scam ring members in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with local police cooperation.
The group impersonated authorities and confined victims in hotels, stealing over 26.7 billion KRW from 165 Koreans and forcing sexual exploitation videos from female victims.
Authorities pledge swift extradition and punishment, victim support, and strict measures against digital and transnational crimes.

[2026-01-12]President Lee Jae-myung Hosts Luncheon with Seven Major Religious Leaders for National Unity

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On January 12, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung held a luncheon at the Blue House with leaders from seven major religions to discuss national unity.
The meeting addressed key issues such as cult-related problems, low birth rates, and inter-Korean relations through open dialogue.
The Blue House announced plans to continue engaging with religious communities to strengthen national unity and restore the community.

[2026-01-12]Government Addresses Urban Bow Incident, Reservist Compensation, and Immigration Policy

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Chief Secretary Kang Hoon-sik highlighted public safety concerns following last week’s urban bow and arrow incident.
Measures were ordered to improve reservist training compensation, review weapon management, and address the rising number of foreign residents.
The government instructed relevant ministries to prepare comprehensive improvement plans for weapon control, reservist welfare, and immigration policy.

[2026-01-12]Prosecution Investigation Authority Transferred to New Major Crimes Investigation Agency

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The authority for direct investigations by prosecutors will be transferred to the Major Crimes Investigation Agency.
The agency will investigate nine major crimes, while the Prosecution Office will focus on prosecution and maintenance.
The Prosecution Reform Task Force plans to announce the related bills by October.

[2026-01-12]President Lee Jae-myung to Host Luncheon Meeting with Party Leaders

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President Lee Jae-myung will host a luncheon meeting with party leaders at the Blue House on January 16.
The meeting aims to share key directions for state affairs and discuss bipartisan cooperation for public welfare recovery.
The Blue House announced continued communication with party leaders to pave the way for ‘Korea’s Great Leap Forward’.

[2026-01-12]President Lee Jae-myung Discusses National Unity with Religious Leaders

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President Lee Jae-myung hosted a luncheon at the Blue House with major domestic religious leaders to mark the New Year 2026.
The event aimed to reaffirm the task of national unity and social trust recovery by listening to the wisdom and capabilities of the religious community.
Leaders from Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism, Won Buddhism, Confucianism, and Cheondoism attended the luncheon.