Gov't urges thorough probe into deaths of two Koreans in Philippines
The bodies of two Koreans are loaded into a van in front of a hotel in Makati, Philippines, on March 22. Police are still investigating. EPA
By Jung Min-ho
The Korean government has urged Philippines police to investigate thoroughly the deaths of two Korean men in the Southeast Asian country last week.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saturday, the Korean Embassy in Manila asked local police to investigate the case thoroughly and promptly after a man, surnamed Kim, 38, and his brother, 35, were found dead in front of a hotel in Makati City on March 22.
People near the hotel heard a “loud thud” when the two hit the ground, local media
.
It is unclear whether they committed suicide.
An embassy official said the two entered the country about a month ago and police have so far not found any signs of foul play.