Sign (Ssain / 싸인)

Why did you follow me here?

What are you arguing about?

OUT! Go away!

If you know, then get lost.

Does this make any sense?

Unauthorized personnel are forbidden to enter this area.

We're here because of the recent discovery of Korean remains.

I didn't receive any notification authorizing you to enter.

Please come again after you get permission.

Wasn't the corpse a native of our country?

Why is the postmortem examination being done by the Japanese?

Who are you?

Have you seen a Korean doctor enter this room?

No, no one has entered here.

Is that so? Please excuse me then.

Thank you very much.

I'll understand even if you speak Korean.

I am Shobara University's assistant forensic professor, Shikano Reiko.

You can leave out that side.

Then tell Senior Yoon Ji Hoon

to wait outside for me.

Do you know Dr. Yoon Ji Hoon?

He's a Korean forensic examiner.

He's the only one capable of doing such an absurd thing.

Even then, he is not always right.

= Episode 8 =-

Why is he not coming?

Dr. Yoon.

What are you doing? Didn't I ask you to take photos?

I did. I was waiting for you.

Are you alright?

I'm alright, but I nearly died.

Perhaps, do you know someone here?

Know someone?

It's been a while.

Shikano Reiko?

You're busy today.

You'll definitely want the material that I have.

Did you think we are like the people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

To me,

it's not important whether the bones are Japanese or Korean.

It's the cause of death that's important.

If I had known you were here,

I would have definitely asked you.

I'll give you the materials...

This way, it will be fairer in determining who's the winner.

Who will be the first to discover the cause of death?

Will it be you, senior? Or me?

This matter is about uncovering the cause of death.

What you must put aside is your useless desire to win.

Speaking of the outcome, you should know your desires best.

Actually, what is your relationship?

We are rivals.

In the past when we were just trainees,

the two of us studied under the same professor for a time.

But besides ever studying under the same professor,

the two of you don't seem to be close.

That's right, we're not close,

It's better to be known as formidable rivals.

Let's meet at the school's cafe in an hour.

Just like a tragedy in the movies,

strange circumstances occur in reality.

Two days ago, north of the national capital, residents

were awakened in the early morning by the sounds of three gunshots.

The victim's corpse has been delivered to NFS.

Using a Russian-made Tokarev,

the killer shot his victim and escaped.

You want me to explain it like that?

This is about our country's prestige.

We want to proceed prudently and by the book to solve this.

Help me for the sake of this country.

The Chief wants to talk to you.

I will get you all you want.

It is strongly suspected that the main suspect, Kim Jung Woo,

is on the run.

The police are conducting a nation-wide search.

We're close to finding him.

Just got these...

A picture of the scene.

Detected component analysis table.

Medical legal Certificates.

Is that all there is?

The results of DNA and ossein poison analyses are not ready.

The location where the remains were discovered?

It was discovered in Shobara, in a cave on top of a cliff.

An ID card and a training manual, issued to Koreans during the colonial era, were discovered.

It was concluded that the deceased was a Korean living in Japan.

Before coming, I did a little research so I can clearly understand the situation.

You have a very clever assistant.

Can't say that about her autopsy skills.

If you found the ID, then

why haven't you been able to establish identity?

This is the ID card found at the scene.

If you take a look at it,

the content isn't very clear.

Age?

The autopsy shows that the corpse is female and about 15 years old.

We examined the dental records of all reported missing persons.

But, that didn't help.

We are left with only the bones to find clues.

So, can we get straight to the point now?

Judging from the bones,

it doesn't seem like there was any trauma causing fractures or dislocations.

But...

Hold on a second...

Symptoms of Periostitis?

Could that have affected the bones?

Bone damage is a sign of Periostitis.

The calcaneum (heel) damage, together with the hole formed in the skeleton,

indicate the possibility of Tuberculosis or Osteomyelitis.

Or, possibly, syphilis.

That is most likely, looking at the condition of the bones.

What is this?

This picture is...uh....

Looking carefully, it's easy to see...

Near the window....

The tree branches in the photo...

The pattern made by the tree branches is very attractive.

This...

For South Korean certification purposes, the age of the deceased is very important...

Right?

Looking at the picture...

Doctor?

- I'm getting up first. - I'm going out first.

Where are you going?

Dad, sit down, please.

Maybe next time...

Just sit down.

Fine.

Ms. Prosecutor, you too.

Sit down and eat.

I'll roast it a bit more.

Let me roast it.

What's with the polite speech?

You normally talk to me like, "you son-of-a-bitch".

When have I ever called Choi Yi Han...

Just sit down. The meat is getting cold.

Yes.

Oh! Prosecutor Jung, please eat. Eat!

L...Let's eat.

My son being a police officer...

telling you served no purpose.

Even my son doesn't like others to know.

I deliberately don't tell anyone.

Me too, I will treat it as if I don't know.

But.... You and Yi Han...

are not in a relationship, right?

No, there is no relationship.

Okay!

Prosecutor Jung is 35, and Yi Han is 29.

There is a difference of 6 years.

Shouldn't forget that.

Actually...I am 33.

Well, close enough.

I forgot the soju, please wait a bit.

You already treated us to a meal.

It's not good without soju.

Starting from tomorrow, I will make necessary changes when I get back to work.

But...

can you tell me the reason I was not selected?

Whatever the reason is, I will accept it.

I agreed to go with Prosecutor Park as the Supreme Prosecutor because

he is the son of the director of Seoul Hospital.

That was the reason...

I think I should leave.

You two, have a nice time.

Why are you leaving?

How old are you?

30.

Why did he deliberately subtract one year off of his son's age?

What is she saying?

That's probably the place where the remains were discovered.

Just outside the cave is the sea.

Perhaps, Man Mandu is a desolate and uninhabited limestone cavern.

A teenage girl...

why did she die in such a place?

Doctor!

If we cannot confirm the status of the deceased,

what will happen to the remains?

The South Korean Council will determine what happens to them.

Normally, a body in the morgue would be in the police's custody.

But here, I understand that Japan will take custody.

More than 10 years ago,

she was definitely someone's daughter.

I've already told you not to be sentimental about a corpse.

Here's an analysis of the ingredients. Take a look.

Calcium Carbonate.

That's an essential component of limestone.

Mold bacterium -- that's very common on the bones of a corpse.

But this,

Desert Hibiscus -- what is this?

Desert Hibiscus?

Golden yellow, yellow hibiscus syriacus flower.

An unusual plant that is close to extinction...

How come it was discovered here?

Possibly, a trace of the plant

came from an outside source.

The girl might also have originally lived in a place where the plant grew.

Where are you going?

The library