SBS investigative program ‘Unanswered Questions’ is examining a case in which a body has not been found for 100 days after a reported dumping near Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong.
The episode airing April 25 focuses on unanswered questions surrounding the killing and alleged disposal of the body of a delivery driver identified as Lee Jun-woo, a pseudonym.
The case surfaced after a 112 emergency call on Jan. 21 reporting that Lee, 34, had been unreachable for several days. The caller, a fellow delivery driver, said he became concerned after recalling that Lee had appeared badly injured days before he vanished.
“He had a broken tooth, his face was bruised beyond recognition, and his lip was split badly enough to need stitches,” the colleague told the program’s producers.
Co-workers suspected a man surnamed Seong, Lee’s same-age roommate. Witnesses said Seong had been seen assaulting Lee, though Lee had brushed off questions about abuse by saying he was “just hurt.” Seong also claimed he did not know Lee’s whereabouts, saying he thought Lee had gone gambling.
Police later reviewed apartment CCTV footage from the night of Jan. 14 that appeared to show Seong dragging Lee, who looked to be dead. Police then arrested Seong on an emergency basis, the program said.
In questioning, Seong told police he killed Lee and put the body in a rental car, then drove to Yangpyeong and dumped it. He said the killing happened around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 during an argument over gas money, and that he disposed of the body later that night near Yongdam Bridge, close to Dumulmeori.
Despite extensive searches by police and fire authorities, Lee’s body has not been found for 100 days, leaving the family unable to hold a funeral, the program said.
Relatives suspect the location Seong provided may not be the real site because no body, shoes or clothing have been recovered. The time Seong gave for the killing and details of the disposal have also not been clearly verified, according to the broadcast.
The producers said they received a new tip claiming, “It’s Yangpyeong, but not Dumulmeori — I heard it was buried somewhere else.” The tipster also alleged Seong gave a false statement out of fear that, if the body were found, it would reveal he used tools. The tipster said Seong also made remarks that seemed to hint at an accomplice.
‘Unanswered Questions’ airs at 11:10 p.m. on April 25.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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