Evidence Investigation
Evidence preservation, fact inquiries, site investigation
Evidence Investigation
Cases turn on evidence, and much of it disappears if nobody acts: CCTV is overwritten, records are deleted, witnesses move. Korean procedure offers tools to preserve and obtain evidence before and during a case.
We file evidence preservation and fact inquiry requests, arrange court-appointed appraisals, conduct site investigations, secure witness statements and work with private investigators where appropriate.
What we handle
Evidence preservation requests
Fact inquiry requests
Expert appraisal requests
Site investigations
Witness statements
Investigations with private investigators
What foreign nationals should know
CCTV footage from shops, buildings and public cameras is usually kept for only a short time. A preservation request through the court or a prompt police report can secure it.
Witnesses who speak your language can give statements through an interpreter. We record them in a form the court will accept.
Documents from abroad need an apostille or consular legalization and a Korean translation to be used as evidence.
Recording your own conversations is generally lawful in Korea. Recording conversations you are not part of is not.
Frequently asked questions
A court order, obtainable before a lawsuit, to secure evidence at risk of being lost, such as CCTV, medical records or the condition of a building.
Yes, through fact inquiry and document submission orders once a case is filed, and through information disclosure requests in some cases.
Private investigation services exist (there is no state licence for investigators) within legal limits and cannot access private data unlawfully. We use them for lawful fieldwork such as locating witnesses.
Your own recording of a conversation you took part in is usually admissible. Written follow-ups and witness statements strengthen it.
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.