The body believed to be that of missing woman Jang Mi-ran was discovered at a Canary palm farm near her accommodation in Jeju. Local residents familiar with the area have raised serious questions about the possibility of foul play and the circumstances surrounding her death.
On August 25, a post was shared on an online community by an individual identifying as a resident of Suwon-ri in Jeju City, living approximately 500 meters from the site where the body was found.
The author, referred to as A, stated, "The farm is densely planted with unmanaged Canary palms. The leaves of the Canary palm are sharp and rigid, making it very painful and unpleasant to be pricked by them, even when trimming them at home."
A further explained, "Canary palms do not have thick branches like regular trees, making it nearly impossible to hang a noose. This raises questions about the possibility of an extreme choice given the geographical and physical limitations."
A also noted, "Even if a rope were tied, the pain from being pricked by the sharp thorns would likely occur before any hanging could take place," and shared images of the Canary palm to illustrate the point.
Previously, the Jeju Police Agency reported that a body presumed to be Jang was found at the palm farm around 10:45 a.m. on August 24. They stated that there were no apparent signs of foul play at the scene.
However, following controversies over the police's false closure of the missing person report and inadequate investigation, the specific concerns raised by local residents who understand the terrain and ecological characteristics are likely to intensify calls for a detailed autopsy and a re-investigation that includes the possibility of foul play.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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