GASA South Korea

GASA collaborates with the Korea Financial Crime Prevention Association (KFCPA) in South Korea to advance scam prevention through research, awareness, and cross-sector initiatives.

Amanah Ramadiah Cholsoo Koh Joonbae Suh Kang Wook Kyoung-sun (Kyle) Min
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Why is GASA active in South Korea?

Online scams are a growing threat across South Korea, costing consumers millions and increasing pressure on enforcement and financial systems.

What do we do?

GASA is dedicated to carrying out its vision and mission in South Korea. In partnership with the Korea Financial Crime Prevention Association (KFCPA), GASA aims to combat financial crimes and scams through collaboration, awareness, and education.

  • Regular Meetings: The executive committee, meet regularly to discuss collaborations and strategies.

  • Open Events: GASA and KFCPA host events for members to interact, exchange ideas, and network.

  • Impactful Projects: The organisations execute significant projects such as summits and research initiatives to raise awareness and foster cooperation against scams.

₩730,460

 average loss per scam incident.

44%

of South Korean adults encountered a scam.

26%

went on to have money stolen by scammers.

About KFCPA

The Korea Financial Crime Prevention Association (KFCPA) is committed to creating a safe financial environment and a healthy society. KFCPA's mission is to eradicate financial crimes by analysing various methods, preparing countermeasures, and developing effective prevention techniques. They work closely with government agencies, the financial sector, and other industries to combat financial crimes.

Main Activities

  1. Seminars and Forums: Organising regular events to discuss financial crime prevention and strategies.
  2. Educational Activities: Providing training and education on fraud prevention, money laundering, and other financial crimes.
  3. International Cooperation: Establishing a global network to effectively respond to transnational financial crimes.
  4. Publishing: Producing professional textbooks and holding seminars on financial crime prevention.

SOUTH KOREA

Executive Committee

GASA collaborates with experts in South Korea who contribute to research, policy discussions, and anti-scam initiatives.

Cholsoo Koh

Cholsoo Koh

Vice-president

Korean Financial Crime Prevention Association

Joonbae Suh

Joonbae Suh

Associate Professor

Korean National Police University

Kang Wook

Kang Wook

President

Korean Financial Crime Prevention Association

Kyoung-sun (Kyle) Min

Kyoung-sun (Kyle) Min

Associate Professor

Jeonbuk National University

Meet the Asia-Pacific Team

The GASA Asia-Pacific team leads regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration and fight scams across the region.

Brian Hanley

Brian Hanley

Director - Asia-Pacific Chapter

Jessica Chuah

Jessica Chuah

Ambassador - Asia-Pacific Chapter

Zsa Lacanilao

Zsa Lacanilao

Events and Marketing Coordinator

Upcoming events

Latest blogs & research

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Anatomy of an Investment/Crypto Scam

On 21 May, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) hosted a webinar bringing together leading voices from the crypto industry, law enforcement, compliance, and civil society.

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Republic of Fiji Officially Joins Scam.org as National Anti-Scam Hub

Milestone Partnership Announced at Global Anti-Scam Summit in Lisbon, Following First Preview at UN Fraud Summit in Vienna 

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Game Over for Scammers: Regional Defenses Against Online Gambling–Related Scams

Experts from INTERPOL, ACMA, and DGOJ examine how gambling-related scams operate and how global enforcement is responding.

Region - Europe Video Topic - Fraud Policy Event - GASA Meet-Ups

League of Protectors: Women Fighting Against Scams

Explore key insights from our International Women’s Month webinar on combating scams. Discover how women leaders are driving cross-border collaboration, digital literacy, and collective action to protect communities from fraud.

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