Corruption by Design: The Missing Persons Scandal Exposes South Korea's Police Reforms A South Korean police officer, surnamed Bu, has admitted to closing missing persons cases without investigating them in order to avoid additional work.
This admission has sent shockwaves through the country, highlighting systemic flaws in the police reforms pushed by President Lee Jae Myung's government.
The crisis on Jeju island raises questions about the competence and integrity of South Korea's law enforcement.