Missing Chuncheon Elementary Student Found in Chungju... Suspected Luring Suspect Arrested

Police: "Investigation Needed for Kidnapping and Other Crime Suspicions"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Lee (11), who went missing after leaving home in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, and losing contact near Jamsil Station in Songpa-gu, Seoul, was found safe after six days.

Chuncheon Police Station found Lee around 11:30 a.m. on the 15th at a private residence in Sotae-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungbuk Province. Lee was found unharmed but reportedly expressed psychological distress.

The police arrested a male suspect in his 50s at the scene, who is presumed to have abducted or lured Lee. The police will continue investigating whether there are any criminal charges such as kidnapping.

Lee left Chuncheon Intercity Bus Terminal for Seoul late in the afternoon on the 10th, after which contact was lost.

Accordingly, Lee’s parents reported the disappearance to the police on the morning of the 11th. Lee’s cellphone signal was lost near Jamsil Station in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and there was no activity on social networking services (SNS).

On the 14th, the police released Lee’s description and photos and conducted a search operation. After tracking communication information, they found Lee on the same day.

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