Jeju police chief apologizes over mishandling of missing person cases
The chief of the Jeju Provincial Police Agency issued a public apology Thursday for the police's mishandling of missing person cases, which recently came to light following the deaths of two individuals on the southern resort island. "I sincerely apologize to the two individuals who were unable to reunite with their families and to their bereaved families," Ko Pyeong-ki said during a command…
On Thursday, the chief of the Jeju Provincial Police Agency, Ko Pyeong-ki, publicly apologized for the police's mishandling of missing person cases on the southern resort island. He expressed sincere regret to the two individuals who could not be reunited with their families and to their grieving families.
Ko, as the police chief responsible for public safety on Jeju, acknowledged a deep sense of responsibility for the errors that occurred. The apology came after a police officer was arrested 13 days ago on suspicion of closing a case prematurely. The officer is additionally accused of mishandling the case of a 37-year-old woman, Jang Mi-ran, who was found dead three months after she was first reported missing.
During a command meeting, Ko pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the cases to ensure no suspicions went unaddressed. He also promised to fully disclose the results of his investigation. Furthermore, Ko committed to a comprehensive reinvestigation of all missing person cases on Jeju, as well as the establishment of a new system for handling such cases.
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