The Latest Breaking News from Jang Miran

Cop Chased By Angry Families After Closing 300 Missing Person Cases, Telling Them Their Loved Ones Were Safe

"Part of a bigger scheme for sure. No one is 300 cases lazy. Someone was paying."

Bored Panda · Sep 4

Jeju Officer Falsely Closed Missing Person Cases Because He 'Feared His False Closure Would Be Found'

A Jeju police officer is under investigation for falsifying missing person cases, including two involving deceased individuals, raising concerns about the integrity of missing person investigations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

South Korean police officer admits to closing missing persons cases to avoid workload

A South Korean police officer has admitted to prematurely closing multiple missing persons cases without investigations to avoid the extra workload, the Jeju provincial police said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Fourth Body Found in 48 Hours on Jeju Island Fuels Fears Over South Korea's Missing Persons Crisis

South Korean police face criticism after four bodies were found on Jeju Island, revealing systemic failures in handling missing persons cases and prompting nationwide audits and calls for reform.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Serial Killer on the Loose in South Korea's Jeju Island? Four Dead Bodies Discovered as Rogue Cop Arrested for Cover Up

A police officer on Jeju Island is accused of falsifying missing-person records amidst public fears of a serial killer, prompting a national review of police procedures.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Missing Woman's Body Found in Jeju 100 Days After Police Closed Her Case, National Probe Ordered

The discovery of Jang Mi-ran's body on Jeju Island has sparked national outrage over police mishandling of missing person cases, prompting a presidential order for a thorough investigation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Olympic Committee apologises to South Korea over opening ceremony gaffe

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday apologised for a blunder in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony where South Korea was incorrectly introduced as North Korea during the parade of athletes, Seoul-based news agency. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2024

IOC apologises for introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean

IOC chief Bach speaks with President Yoon Suk-yeol after South Korea seeks assurances that mistake is not repeated.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024