South Korea police find four bodies on Jeju island as missing persons scandal deepens South Korean police have discovered four bodies on Jeju Island, intensifying scrutiny of the police force over its handling of missing persons cases. The findings have drawn public criticism, with authorities facing accusations of negligence and misconduct in addressing missing persons reports. The discovery of the bodies, including that of a woman who had gone missing in May, has prompted calls for systemic reforms within the police department. Reports emerged last week that authorities had delayed searches for a woman reported missing months earlier, sparking criticism of the police for failing to act promptly. The scandal deepened with the arrest of a police sergeant, surnamed Bu, who is accused of misleading victims' families and prematurely closing missing persons cases. Four officers in his chain of command have been placed on administrative leave, and President Lee Jae Myung has ordered sweeping reforms of the police force. Since Saturday, police have uncovered four bodies on the island, including the 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran, whose body was found at a palm tree farm approximately 500 meters from her residence. Authorities believe she may have taken her own life. Bu is suspected of closing her case without confirming her whereabouts. According to local reports, Bu allegedly told Jang's boyfriend that he had spoken to her over the phone and that she had refused to communicate with him. Another body was found on Saturday, belonging to a man in his 60s from Jeju City, who had gone missing on June 28. Bu had reportedly informed the family that the man was found "safe" but "does not wish to disclose his location.#south_korea #lee_jae_myung #jeju_island #police_force #konkuk_university
