Korean Tourist Recovers Lost Passport with Help from Taichung Police, Returns to Express Gratitude

(Central News Agency reporter Su Muchun, Taichung, 4th) Taichung police recently received a report from a Korean female tourist who said she had lost her passport while traveling in Taiwan. After analysis, officers suspected it might have been left at the Sun Moon Lake scenic area in Nantou County. They contacted local police, who confirmed the passport had been found and retrieved. After successfully recovering it, the tourist returned to the police station to praise the warmth of Taiwan's police.

The Taichung City Police Department's First Precinct stated today that the Dacheng Police Station received a report at 6:30 PM on May 25 this year from a Korean woman in her 20s, surnamed Yoon. She said she had accidentally lost her passport during her trip and was worried it would affect her subsequent itinerary and return home, requesting police assistance.

According to the officers' investigation, Ms. Yoon had visited the Sun Moon Lake scenic area in Nantou County that day. After returning to Taichung, she realized her passport was missing. Being unfamiliar with the area and worried about her travel plans, she reported the loss.

Officers asked her in English about her travel route and stops, determining that the passport was most likely left at the Sun Moon Lake scenic area. They immediately contacted the relevant local authorities for assistance.

Through extensive coordination, the Sun Moon Lake Police Station of the Jiji Precinct, Nantou County Police Bureau, confirmed that a citizen had found a passport and turned it in. After verifying the information, it was confirmed to be Ms. Yoon's lost passport. Upon hearing the news, Ms. Yoon immediately went to Sun Moon Lake to retrieve it.

Later, to express her gratitude for the police's assistance, Ms. Yoon specially returned to the Dacheng Police Station to thank the officers. She was deeply impressed by the assistance and service of Taiwan's police, praising their warmth and efficiency. (Editor: Chang Mingkun) 1150604