Police officer booked for allegedly skipping confirmation of missing person's safety before closing case

Jeju police have charged an officer for allegedly concluding a missing person case without verifying the individual's safety, according to reports. Jang Mi-ran, a 37-year-old woman, went missing on Jeju Island on May 15, following her departure from home a couple of days prior. Her family initially informed the police, who claimed the officer who filed the report had spoken to Jang on the phone and assured them of her well-being.

However, Jang remained missing, leading her family to lodge another missing person report on July 19. The Jeju Provincial Police Agency is currently scrutinizing the procedures that resulted in the initial case closure. They noted that Jang's phone records show no evidence of a call between her and the police officer. Additionally, all surveillance footage potentially capturing Jang's movements on the day she disappeared had been erased before July 19.

Police and the Coast Guard are scheduled to commence a comprehensive search on Thursday, deploying a team of around 140 personnel daily until Wednesday, armed with helicopters, drones, search dogs, divers, and patrol vessels. At the time of her disappearance, Jang was described as having long straight hair, wearing a gold bracelet, and standing at approximately 158 centimeters with a slender physique.