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Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens

BBC News World · 26 August 2026 at 08:01

Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens

A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.

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Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens

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