PM orders police to look into handling of all missing person cases
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook ordered the National Police Agency on Monday to look thoroughly into the handling of all missing person cases and take stern measures if any mishandling is confirmed, following revelations that an officer closed cases without confirming the safety of those missing. Han also ordered the police agency to identify any loopholes and overhaul the way police handle such…
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook has directed the National Police Agency to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the handling of all missing person cases, with stern measures to be taken if any mishandling is confirmed. This came in the wake of revelations that a police officer on Jeju Island prematurely closed a missing person case without confirming the safety of the individual involved.
The officer responsible has since been arrested, and the man's body has been discovered. Han emphasized the need to identify any loopholes in the current system and overhaul the way police manage such cases, including separating the right to investigate from the right to close cases. The aim is to ensure fairness in investigations and restore public trust, according to her office.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
