Per authorities, the operator deceived families into believing funerals were proceeding normally while collecting fees, but in fact hid the bodies without proper handling.

The case badly damaged trust in funeral services. Authorities are investigating those involved and moving to address the families and handle the remains.

As the funeral industry handles the grief of the bereaved, oversight and transparency are vital, observers note, calling for a review of the system to prevent similar harm.

Hwagyo Sibo reports even shocking cases factually and refrains from sensational description, mindful of the bereaved families' pain while noting the task of prevention.