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"This Is What to Do When a Family Member Loses Contact": The 'Ten Commandments for Reporting' Spreading Online

Go Hui-gyeong

Published : Aug 31, 2026 10:28 AM

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[Anchor] First, we understand that something is spreading rapidly online following the Jeju missing person case?

[Reporter] Yes, a summary of how to respond when a family member suddenly loses contact is spreading quickly online.

It advises people to record the 112 report reception number, as well as the name and affiliation of the responsible police officer when filing a missing person report, and to request that the case be registered as a "missing person" rather than a simple runaway.

In particular, it advises that if the police close the case by saying they have "made contact with the missing person," one should verify specific grounds, such as whether they actually spoke on the phone or conducted an in-person check.

In addition, the post suggests organizing the missing person's last known location, times of calls and text messages, physical description, and belongings in chronological order, while also preparing a recent photo and registering family DNA.

The post has garnered immense attention, recording 1.6 million views.

Netizens responded with comments such as, "Saving this because there is no guarantee it won't happen to me," and "It is tragic that the situation has reached a point where we cannot trust the police to this extent."

(Photo Source: Online Community)