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South Korea holiday island missing persons scandal 2026
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 26
AUG 26 · Day 1
Bodies found on South Korean holiday island amid missing persons scandal
Police are examining all missing persons reports that Bu had handled, which number nearly 300.
A police sergeant surnamed Bu was arrested on accusations of lying to victims' families and prematurely closing missing persons cases.
The man's son said the family believed the police when told his father was safe but after 51 days, what returned was his body.