A search is underway for a woman in her 50s who has been missing for nearly a month after hiking in Bukhansan National Park.
According to Yonhap News on May 13, the Songpa Police Station in Seoul received a report on April 17 at 11:28 a.m. stating, "I think my wife is missing," and has been searching for Kim, 52, since then.
Kim's husband reported that he received a call from her workplace around 9 a.m. on the day she went missing, informing him that she had not shown up for work. After checking the area around their home with their son, he promptly contacted the police.
Police reviewed closed-circuit television footage and confirmed that Kim was seen around noon that day ascending from the Doseonsa Temple in Gangbuk District toward Yongammun. However, her whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
Authorities, including police and fire departments, are continuing their search efforts in the Bukhansan area.
Online users have expressed their concerns, saying, "I hope she is found safe," and "It's unfortunate that there has been no trace of her for nearly a month during a weekday hike." Others commented on the challenging terrain of Bukhansan, emphasizing the importance of safety for search personnel, and expressed sympathy for her family, stating, "How anxious must her family be?" Many also noted the dangers of hiking alone, with comments like, "It’s alarming that an adult woman has been missing for so long," and "I hope clues are found soon," as well as suggestions for improving tracking systems for hikers.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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