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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
President Lee said during a Cabinet meeting that the recent breakdown in police discipline and irresponsibility in public safety matters have become serious problems.
A police sergeant surnamed Bu was arrested on accusations of lying to victims' families and prematurely closing missing persons cases.
Jeju received more than 13 million foreign and domestic visitors last year.