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Jeju Missing Person Case Falsely Closed: What Was the Motive of the Arrested Police Officer?

Lee Hae-mi

Published : Aug 26, 2026 4:11 PM

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[Ju Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS "Ju Young-jin's News Briefing" Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin
■ Guests: Lee Woong-hyuk, Professor of Police Science at Konkuk University; Woo Sang-wook, SBS Editorial Writer
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● S.I.D.A (Straight, Insightful, Direct Analysis)

- Missing person case falsely closed with a false claim that contact was made... Just the tip of the iceberg?
- Closed even when the officer in charge lied... Is there no verification system?
- Adult missing persons classified as "runaways"... What are the loopholes allowing hasty closure?

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