타살 가능성 낮다던 경찰 “제주 실종자 장씨, 사인 불명”

After 104 days missing, a 30-year-old woman named Jeong A-mu was found dead in Jeju, with her death caused by her own actions, according to police. The police stated that the cause of death remains unclear due to potential corruption, and they will investigate all possibilities. Police spokesperson Hong Hyeok-gi revealed during a press conference on the 31st that the cause of death is confirmed as "death by corruption."

They also stated that they are examining all possibilities. Police Chief Hong also mentioned that the position and location of the body found on the 24th strongly suggest that death was due to external factors. Police Secretary General Yu Jae-seong stated on the same day in a National Assembly oversight committee meeting that the cause of death is estimated to be hanging, based on reports received from the Jeju Police Chief.

Despite the controversy surrounding the cause of death, the police maintained their stance on the 27th during an experiment at the same location. However, their attitude differed from the earlier suggestion of suicide. Some critics have pointed out the police's tendency to hastily conclude suicide. Jeong's family has criticized the police as well, stating that they should wait for a thorough investigation and not rush to conclusions about suicide.

In response, the Jeju Police Agency mentioned that the police spokesperson's comments are based on the national forensic research institute's emotional result, which considers the possibility of suicide as a means of escape, rather than contradicting their previous stance. The agency also reported that 63 out of 298 missing person cases handled by the agency were falsified and removed from the system.