Digital Forensics
Digital evidence collection, analysis and authentication
Digital Forensics
Many cases today turn on digital evidence: chat logs, photos, location data, emails and files. Evidence collected or preserved incorrectly can be rejected by the court, and evidence in a foreign language needs proper translation and authentication.
We coordinate forensic collection and analysis, authenticate electronic documents, support cybercrime investigations and prepare forensic reports prepared to the standard courts expect.
What we handle
Collection of digital evidence
Authentication of electronic documents
Support in cybercrime investigations
Forensic reports
Data recovery
What foreign nationals should know
Messages in your own language (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and others) are usable evidence in Korean courts once properly extracted and translated. Screenshots alone are weak.
If the police ask to search your phone, you can ask what they are looking for and request that your attorney be present. Consent given without understanding is hard to undo.
Evidence stored abroad can be obtained through cooperation procedures, which take time. Start early.
Deleted data can often be recovered, including anything you delete yourself, so do not delete anything after a dispute begins.
Frequently asked questions
Often not. Courts prefer forensically extracted data with metadata, and the other side may dispute screenshots. We arrange proper extraction.
Frequently yes, depending on the device and the time elapsed. Act quickly and stop using the device if recovery matters.
For disputed digital evidence, a report from a qualified examiner explains what the data shows and how it was obtained, which is what the court needs.
Preserve the logs and notifications and report to the police cybercrime unit. We help with the complaint and with any claims against the platform or the offender.
This page provides general information about Korean law and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case. Consultations are paid and are held in English or with an interpreter.
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