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South Korea's forensic service turns to AI to fight AI-enhanced crime

By Choonsik Yoo ( August 14, 2025, 04:59 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea’s National Forensic Service is rapidly expanding its use of AI tools to enhance the speed and accuracy of criminal investigations, with recent successes in authenticating deepfake videos during the presidential election. The agency has also developed AI systems to transcribe and analyze voice-phishing calls, enabling faster detection of suspicious content and the dismantling of criminal networks, helped by strong support from government agencies and a flexible regulatory response. Forensic work in South Korea is undergoing a rapid transformation, moving far beyond the movie-style image of agents single-handedly collecting evidence, analyzing it, and delivering instant results....

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