Frog Boys Disappearance Case

This case is... truly a heartbreaking story. It's been over 30 years and the truth still hasn't been revealed. On March 26, 1991, there were five elementary school students living in Daegu. Woo-chul, Jong-sik, Ho-chul, Myeong-ho, Young-gyu... all children between 11 and 13 years old. That day was a local election day, so school was closed. The children said they were "going to catch salamander eggs" and went to Waryong Mountain. It was a place they often went to play. The families let them go without much worry, but... That was the last time. When the children didn't return by nightfall, the families panicked. They reported to the police, and everyone in the neighborhood began searching. They even mobilized soldiers for a massive search operation. But they couldn't find any clues. As if they had just evaporated... 11 years passed. On September 26, 2002... a hiker discovered bones on Waryong Mountain. DNA testing confirmed they were the remains of the five children. But from here, it becomes even more mysterious. The place where the children were found was an area that had been thoroughly searched during the initial investigation. It was near a hiking trail where hundreds of people had passed by for 11 years. How could they not have been discovered for such a long time? Even stranger was the condition of the remains. Despite 11 years having passed, they were relatively intact. Clothing and shoes and other personal items were also found together. The most mysterious thing was that the cause of death couldn't be determined. There were no signs of external trauma, and the exact cause of death couldn't be established. What happened to those children? Various theories emerged. Accident, crime, kidnapping... but nothing was certain. The investigation resumed, but it was difficult to find evidence because so much time had passed. In 2020, the statute of limitations expired, making this case an eternal cold case. But the families still want to know the truth. What's truly heartbreaking is the pain the families must have endured during those 11 years. They must have waited with hope that the children were still alive... Even now, if you go to Waryong Mountain, there's a statue commemorating the five children. Standing in front of it makes your heart heavy. Even after more than 30 years, this case remains a deep wound in Korean society. Many people still want to know the truth. What really happened on Waryong Mountain that day? Will the truth ever be revealed someday?