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Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?

China’s muted response to North Korea’s latest missile launch, which came soon after top diplomat Wang Yi’s visit to Seoul, underscores how Beijing is prioritising Pyongyang’s stability over near‑term denuclearisation, according to analysts. North Korea started launching more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles just hours after Wang concluded his two-day visit on Thursday, the foreign…

Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?

Another body has been discovered on Jeju Island, South Korea, bringing the total number of missing person bodies found in three days to four. This alarming development has sparked fears of a possible serial killer or human trafficking ring on the island. The latest victim, a man believed to be in his 70s, was found dead in waters near Sinheung-ri in Jocheon-eup, Jeju City, on Sunday afternoon.

He had been reported missing to the Jeju Dongbu Police precinct on Saturday. The cause and circumstances of his death are under investigation.

On Monday, a 37-year-old woman named Jang Mi-ran was found dead, presumed to be the body originally reported missing since May. She was discovered near the accommodation where she had been staying long-term. The police officer handling Jang's case is suspected of falsifying her case when the initial missing persons report was filed.

Another man, also in his 60s, was found dead on Saturday, near Songdang-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju City. His disappearance had been reported on July 2, but it was later discovered that the police officer handling the case had falsely closed it.

While authorities have not confirmed any link between these deaths, the discovery of so many bodies has led to speculation online. Some believe there might be a serial killer or human trafficking ring at work on Jeju Island. The situation has raised concerns about the island's safety, with many people speculating about the circumstances surrounding the disappearances. However, no official confirmation has been given by the authorities regarding any connection between these deaths and human trafficking.

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