The discovery of four bodies on South Korea's Jeju Island within a span of just three days has triggered widespread speculation and exposed what authorities now describe as a serious case of police negligence.
Jeju, South Korea's largest island located approximately 85 kilometers south of the Korean peninsula, is known as one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Often called the "Hawaii of Korea," the island is celebrated for its volcanic landscapes, pristine beaches, and temperate climate.
The first body, belonging to a man in his 60s, was recovered after he had been missing for 51 days. The following day, authorities found the body of another missing person, a man in his 70s, in waters off the island's coast. Two days later, two more bodies were discovered, including that of 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran, who had been missing since May.
At the center of the controversy is a police officer identified in local media by his surname, Boo. He had handled the cases of both the man in his 60s and Jang. According to the allegations, the officer closed their missing persons files after claiming he had verified they were alive, when in fact he had not conducted such verification.
