Search underway for missing South Korean family after Grand Canyon trip

Three South Korean women, Jiyeon Lee, 33, her mother Taehee Kim, 59, and aunt Junghee Kim, 54, have been missing for over a week after their road trip from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas. Their last known location was on Interstate 40 during a severe snowstorm on March 13, coinciding with a tragic 22-car crash that resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The Coconino County Sheriff's Office has been investigating the case, tracking GPS data from their rental car that indicated they lost contact around 3:30 PM. While no evidence has confirmed their involvement in the crash, local authorities are exploring possible connections. The family was scheduled to return to South Korea on March 17, and after losing contact, relatives sought help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, prompting a search operation. The South Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles continues to assist local authorities in the investigation and search efforts.