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Jeju Officer Falsely Closed Missing Person Cases Because He 'Feared His False Closure Would Be Found'

A Jeju police officer is under investigation for falsifying missing person cases, including two involving deceased individuals, raising concerns about the integrity of missing person investigations.

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South Korean police officer admits to closing missing persons cases to avoid workload

A South Korean police officer has admitted to prematurely closing multiple missing persons cases without investigations to avoid the extra workload, the Jeju provincial police said on Tuesday.

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Is Officer Bu the Serial Killer Behind Jeju Island's Missing Persons Cases? Internet Has Theories

Officer Bu is accused of falsely closing missing-person cases and falsifying records, but online speculation has gone much further.

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298 Missing Cases Reopened After Jeju Cop Allegedly Cleared 2 People Later Found Dead

A South Korean officer is detained for allegedly closing missing-person cases without verification, leading to tragic outcomes. Authorities are reviewing 298 cases he handled, sparking calls for police accountability.

International Business Times UK

Four bodies in three days: Police under scrutiny after mysterious deaths on South Korea’s Jeju island

At least four people reported missing on Korean island found dead

The Independent UK

Jeju Island Travel Update: Can Tourists Still Visit ? Flights, Safety and Entry Rules Explained

Jeju Island remains open to tourists despite recent safety concerns following the discovery of four bodies and a police scandal. Flights and tourism services continue to operate without official restrictions.

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Jeju Island Horror Erupts as 'Officer Bu' Faces Scrutiny for Allegedly Closing Missing Cases With Fake Contact

Jeju Island faces a scandal as Officer Bu is accused of falsely closing missing persons cases, leading to public outrage and police audits.

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'Safety Alert' Raised on Jeju Island After 4 Bodies Found in 3 Days as 4 Officers Put on Leave

Jeju Island faces safety concerns after four bodies were found in three days. A viral alert warns visitors, though no official government warning exists. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Fourth Body Found in 48 Hours on Jeju Island Fuels Fears Over South Korea's Missing Persons Crisis

South Korean police face criticism after four bodies were found on Jeju Island, revealing systemic failures in handling missing persons cases and prompting nationwide audits and calls for reform.

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Should grandparents be paid for looking after children? In South Korea it’s proving hugely popular

Jeju Island is set to follow a similar initiative that has received almost universal approval in Seoul

The Independent UK

The Massive Poker Events Looming on the Horizon for 2026

For those who live and breathe live tournament poker, 2026 is already shaping up to be a real doozy of a year.

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Idyllic holiday island sees spike in tourist numbers after appearing in hit Netflix show

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Ferry runs aground in South Korea leaving ‘multiple people injured’

The incident occurred as the vessel was travelling from the southern island of Jeju to the southwestern port city of Mokpo

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Drugs disguised as Chinese oolong tea wash ashore on South Korean tourist island

More than 28kg of ketamine, falsely labelled as oolong tea, have been found on Jeju’s beaches in recent weeks

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South Korea’s Jeju island cracks down on misbehaving tourists

The guidelines warn visitors about ‘minor offences’ such as littering, defecating in public and being drunk and disorderly

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Could giving this pod of dolphins the same legal rights as humans help keep them safe?

With a bottlenose population threatened by fishing gear, boats and pollution, campaigners on South Korea’s Jeju island are lobbying to extend legal status to the vulnerable cetaceans

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South Korea ignored repeated bird strike warnings before Jeju Air disaster

Report says authorities knew of Muan airport facing high risk of bird strikes years before 179 people died in crash

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In We Do Not Part, Han Kang faces unbearable historical traumas with sorrow and compassion

It’s daunting to review a novel written by someone who, in 2024, received the Nobel Prize in Literature. The prize was awarded for Han Kang’s “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”: a description that applies equally to this newly translated work.

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South Korea's Popular Jeju Island Mulls NFT Program To Attract Gen Z Tourists: Report

Jeju Island is one of the most popular travel destinations in South Korea, and it is now reportedly planning to integrate NFT technology into its local tourism system through NFT-linked digital cards.

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A toddler, a student, a family of nine: who were the victims of Jeju Air flight 7C2216?

The 179 people who died were aged between three and 78 and came from South Korea and Thailand

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South Korea plane crash: bereaved families demand more support from government – as it happened

Relatives’ representative also says Jeju Air must do everything it can to help families financially

The Independent UK

South Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island

Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure

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Fishing Boat Capsizes Off South Korea's Jeju Island

Tragic fishing boat capsizing off Jeju island results in 2 deaths, 12 missing, and ongoing search and rescue efforts.

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Two dead and 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

Boat with 27 members was on mackerel fishing trip when it sank 24km northwest of Jeju Island

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At least 2 dead and 12 missing after a fishing boat sinks off South Korea's Jeju island

A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for

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