At the heart of the new KICS is an AI-based intelligent case processing support function designed to expedite and enhance investigative work. (Image courtesy of the Ministry of Justice)
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has taken a significant leap forward in modernizing its criminal justice process with the launch of an artificial intelligence-based information system.
The next-generation Korean Information System of Criminal Justice Services (KICS) went live on September 19, promising to support more efficient investigations and improve transparency for individuals involved in criminal cases.
The system, developed over 33 months, is the result of a collaborative effort by South Korea’s key criminal justice agencies: the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, the National Police Agency, and the Korea Coast Guard.
This overhaul of the aging previous system marks a substantial push towards online and non-face-to-face services, laying the groundwork for a fully electronic criminal justice procedure.
At the heart of the new KICS is an AI-based intelligent case processing support function designed to expedite and enhance investigative work.
By analyzing crime details, keywords, and charge information, the system can provide investigators with relevant information from similar cases, including investigation reports, rulings, and court decisions.
The system also incorporates a voice recognition feature that automatically transcribes conversations between investigators and interviewees, streamlining the documentation process.
Additionally, the new KICS allows for case filing, processing, trial support, and information retrieval via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Public accessibility has been a key focus of the upgrade. Citizens can now track the progress of their cases across all investigative agencies by simply verifying their identity within the KICS.
Crime victims will benefit from a dedicated portal where they can not only access information about their cases but also receive guidance on support systems and relevant institutions based on the type of crime they have experienced.
In a move towards remote accessibility, witnesses can now provide testimony from their own locations using mobile phones or personal computers, eliminating the need to appear in person at investigative agencies.
The Ministry of Justice stated, “The complete digitization of criminal procedures is scheduled to begin in June next year when the courts’ electronic criminal litigation system is established and linked with the next-generation KICS. Each agency is committed to ensuring stable operation of KICS and providing easily accessible criminal justice services to the public.”
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
