Discovered body confirmed to be of woman missing in Jeju: police
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A body discovered on the southern island ...
A body discovered in a forest on Jeju Island has been identified as that of Jang Mi-ran, a 37-year-old woman who had gone missing on May 12. The police confirmed this on Tuesday, following an autopsy and dental analysis. The body, severely decomposed, made it impossible to ascertain any signs of external trauma. Previously, the police had presumed Jang had taken her own life based on the body's state.
However, a thorough investigation is now underway to determine the precise cause of death, including a forensic examination of her cellphone. This case has garnered nationwide attention after it was revealed that the police officer responsible for the investigation prematurely closed the case, allegedly lying to the missing woman's boyfriend about speaking with her before stating that he was prohibited from revealing her location.
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