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South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work

BBC World News·September 1, 2026·1 min read
South Korean police officer admits to closing missing person cases to avoid work

A South Korean police officer on Jeju island admitted to falsely claiming he contacted missing persons and prematurely closing their cases to avoid work. The officer's misconduct came to light during an investigation, raising concerns about accountability and the handling of missing person reports.

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