Seoul Family Court to Launch Remote Video Interview Visitation Support Service Next Month

Seoul Family Court

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The Seoul Family Court (Chief Judge Inkyung Kim) announced on the 27th that it will pilot a non-face-to-face video visitation service between divorced parents and their children.

This service is a measure to guarantee visitation opportunities even amid social distancing due to COVID-19. The Seoul Family Court plans to conduct a three-month pilot operation starting next month, followed by full implementation from August. Eligible users are non-custodial parents who have minor children in elementary school or older and are within six months after divorce. The usage period is generally limited to one session per month. However, extensions within the one-month period are possible if necessary.

The video visitation is conducted by an expert committee member appointed by the family court who creates the video space and shares the access information with the parties involved. After the non-custodial parent connects, the expert committee member will perform coaching roles such as monitoring the visitation process. A court official stated, "This service aims to enhance the 'Ieumnuri Service' provided by the family court since 2014 from the perspective of the users," adding, "It is also expected to greatly contribute to alleviating conflicts that may arise during face-to-face visitation processes."

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