Police: "Photos of Son Jeong-min Taken Underwater in the Past, Videos of Him Playing in Water Secured"

“Son Afraid of Water, No Reason to Enter by Himself” Family's Claim Refuted
Police Interim Investigation Results Announced: “Detailed Circumstances of Acquisition Still Under Review”

On the afternoon of the 27th, Han Won-hoeng, Chief of the Criminal Division, is announcing the current police investigation status regarding the death of the late Son Jeong-min at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Naejadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Contrary to what was previously known, university student Son Jeong-min (22), who was found dead after going missing at Seoul's Hangang Park, was not particularly afraid of water in daily life.

On the afternoon of the 27th, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency held a press briefing regarding the "Investigation Progress of the Hangang University Student Death Case" and announced interim investigation results addressing various suspicions raised so far.

At the briefing, a police official explained the bereaved family's claim that Son Jeong-min was afraid of water and would have no reason to enter the water on his own, stating, "We have secured photos of the deceased taken at overseas beaches (underwater) and videos of him playing in the water domestically."

He added, "We are continuing to verify the exact circumstances of how he entered the water."

Earlier, Son Hyun, Jeong-min's father, expressed discomfort on his blog about reports suggesting that his son, intoxicated, entered the water.

At that time, Son Hyun said, "There are photos that show how much my son disliked and feared water," and released photos of Jeong-min taken with friends at the beach.

Son Hyun claimed, "All the friends are barefoot, but he is the only one wearing shoes," arguing that this indicates his son disliked water.

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