Body of man in his 30s found inside large plastic bag in Osan studio apartment

Police launched an investigation after the body of a man in his 30s was found inside a large plastic bag in a studio apartment in Osan, Gyeonggi Province.

According to the Osan Police Station, the man, identified only as A, was found dead around 12:30 p.m. Thursday in a studio apartment in Gwol-dong, Osan. The man was discovered inside a large bag at the time.

Police responded after an acquaintance of A reported that the man had been unreachable for several days. Officers forced open the door and found the body inside.

The man had last been in contact with those around him on Sunday. Police are conducting a forensic examination of the scene and said no signs of forced entry have been found.

Police have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service and are investigating the circumstances of the death.