Korea - Promoting Digital Forensic investigation
Precautionary measures against violation of origin of agricultural products
In 2016, the number of cases of illegal distribution originating in origin in Korea was 4,283 and the rate of catching up at restaurants continues to increase.
The top five items caught are beef, pork, chicken, rice, and cabbage kimchi, accounting for more than 65%.
The number of cases of violation more than 1 ton or violation of more than 10 million won has not decreased. The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service opened the "Digital Forensic Center" on November 27, 2017 in order to preemptively respond to the ever-intelligent and organized violation of origin.
Source: Korean Ministry of Agriculture
