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South Korea Launches Mass Review of Cold Missing Persons Cases

Authorities in South Korea have initiated a comprehensive audit of 310,000 unsolved missing persons files following revelations of systemic police negligence. The review aims to identify procedural failures and potentially reopen investigations tied to past administrative misconduct.

28 Aug, 07:32 — 28 Aug, 07:32
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South Korea to review 310,000 closed missing people cases

Scandal over two botched investigations casts shadow over plan to overhaul criminal justice system

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South Korea to review 310,000 closed missing people cases

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