Body of S. Korean Diplomat Found in Philippines

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Body of S. Korean Diplomat Found in Philippines

Chung Young-ho, a 47-year-old South Korean diplomat in the Philippines who had been missing since Thursday, has been confirmed dead, the South Korean Foreign Ministry announced Monday.

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Chung Young-ho, a 47-year-old South Korean diplomat in the Philippines who had been missing since Thursday, has been confirmed dead, the South Korean Foreign Ministry announced Monday.

Mr. Chung's body was found near Metro Manila Quezon City on Friday by a passer-by, and delivered by the Filipino police to a nearby coroner. South Korean embassy officials confirmed that the body was that of Mr. Chung. Police said that the third secretary died early Friday.

Police authorities, speculating that Mr. Chung may have been murdered by a local criminal ring, vowed to investigate the case. The South Korean government requested a full investigation, assurances of safety for Koreans residing in the Philippines and increased surveillance around the Korean community.

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