National Forensic Service to Transfer 'K-Forensic Science Techniques' to Mongolia and Sri Lanka

Propagation of Excellent Appraisal Techniques through K-Forensics and Full Training

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The National Forensic Service (NFS) announced on the 22nd that it will disseminate Korea's advanced forensic investigation techniques, including K-Forensics, to Mongolia and Sri Lanka to promote development in public administration and forensic science.

First, from July 23 to August 27, the NFS will provide training on forensic techniques in genetics, digital forensics, narcotics, and document examination to 19 examiners from the National Institute of Forensic Science (NIFS) under Mongolia's Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs. The Mongolian National Institute of Forensic Science is the only forensic examination agency in Mongolia, scientifically analyzing evidence requested by investigative and judicial agencies to contribute to solving criminal cases.

This training is part of the "Forensic Science Capacity Building Project" running from 2020 to 2023 and will be held online considering the COVID-19 situation. The NFS plans to support the transfer of forensic technology and know-how, provide equipment, and assist with laboratory remodeling.

Additionally, in September, an online training session on digital and genetic forensics will be held for 21 examiners from the Government Analyst Department (GAD) of the Sri Lankan government. From 2015 to 2017, through the "Sri Lanka Forensic Science Capacity Building Project," the NFS transferred digital and genetic forensic techniques to the Government Analyst Department, a forensic agency under Sri Lanka's Ministry of Justice, and supported laboratory remodeling and equipment provision. Furthermore, from 2017 to 2019, the "Sri Lanka Prosecutor Forensic Science Capacity Building National Training" aimed to strengthen forensic capabilities in Sri Lankan judicial institutions and enhance collaborative systems across the judicial system.

In particular, the Sri Lankan Government Analyst Department expressed high satisfaction with the transfer of Korean forensic techniques and requested additional training, prompting the NFS to conduct advanced online training.

Ariyananda Wellinganga, Director of the Sri Lankan Government Analyst Department, stated, "The significant increase in trust within Sri Lanka's Government Analyst Department due to enhanced forensic capabilities is thanks to the support from Korea's NFS," adding, "We hope to acquire more forensic techniques and know-how through this advanced online training."

Meanwhile, on July 21, the NFS was designated as a professional education and training institution by the Ministry of Personnel Management, establishing a foundation to provide specialized and systematic forensic education to officials in investigative and investigative agencies. So far, in addition to Mongolia and Sri Lanka, the NFS has experience conducting forensic capacity-building training for about 10 countries including Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Thailand. Furthermore, it is promoting an Official Development Assistance (ODA) project targeting forensic examiners in El Salvador and Indonesia.

Director Park Nam-gyu said, "Korea's forensic science technology is recognized worldwide, including in Asia and Latin America," and added, "Through training in Mongolia and Sri Lanka, we expect to contribute to strengthening forensic capabilities in developing countries and enhance the international status of Korean forensic science, which has overcome the COVID-19 pandemic."

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