Missing Jeju woman presumed to have died shortly after disappearance

Jang Mi-ran, a 37-year-old woman, was found dead near her home in Jeju City, after her remains were discovered 104 days after she went missing in May. Police believe she died shortly after her disappearance. An investigation found that the police officer who closed her missing person case based on an inaccurate report did so incorrectly.

The officer also falsely cited a telephone number for another missing person, whose body was also found dead after his case was closed under false pretenses. Police determined that Jang's mobile phone was active for several days after she went missing and that she likely died in the early morning hours of the day after she vanished.

The police found a cord belonging to Jang near her body, and her remains showed no signs of foul play. A police official stated that while foul play is unlikely, it is too early to conclude the cause of death. The police officer who closed Jang's case denied the allegations and remains under investigation for potential violations of the law.