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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

Body, 11, found dead in national park in South Korea

  • The body of an 11-year-old boy, who went missing from Juwangsan National Park in South Korea over the weekend, was discovered on Tuesday.
  • Authorities believe the boy likely died after falling from the mountain's peak, with his body found approximately 100m from the summit.
  • The sixth-grade student had travelled with his parents from Daegu and reportedly told them he wanted to climb a little further before heading off alone.
  • A three-day search operation involving over 350 people was launched after his parents reported him missing when he did not return.
  • An investigation is currently underway to determine the precise cause and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

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Missing 11-year-old found dead near South Korean mountain peak

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