Secure physical and witness evidence that can support your claim of victimization

Secure evidence related to the perpetrator (e.g., text messages, emails, recorded phone calls, circumstantial statements from acquaintances, etc.)

Try organizing the facts of the incident according to the 5Ws and 1H (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How)

※ On the Police Civil Service 24 forms page, you can find the download by searching “고소장 (criminal complaint).”

Visit a nearby competent police station to report (file a criminal complaint)

Upon filing the complaint, a receipt number is assigned, and a case number is assigned after the investigation commences

An investigator is assigned after the complaint is submitted, and the investigator in charge contacts the complainant to coordinate the schedule for the victim investigation

Check the investigator's name, rank, extension number, email, etc., before and after the investigation, and communicate with them directly when inquiring about the progress of the investigation, providing information on related victim-related images/videos, or submitting additional evidence later

Suspect investigation: After completing the victim investigation, the investigative agency proceeds with investigating the perpetrator, witnesses, etc.

If you are curious about the progress of the investigation, you can check the status using the case number on the 'Ministry of Justice Criminal Justice Portal' or inquire with the relevant department at the police station

Upon discovering additional evidence or becoming aware of further dissemination, submit the evidence to the investigator in charge in the same way as the initial submission. If you file additional complaints or reports, the case may not be assigned to the same investigator, so you should consult with your current investigator in advance

If you suffer secondary victimization or have objections during the investigation process, you can visit the 'Audit and Human Rights Protection Office' within the police station to express your grievances or file a complaint through the Police Civil Service 24 'e-People Civil Complaint – Investigation Complaint'

After the investigation is concluded, you will be notified of the case results, such as whether it will be indicted, via text message and mail

Notification of investigation results
- Referral to Prosecution: When a criminal charge is recognized, the case is referred to the prosecutor
- Non-referral to Prosecution: When a criminal charge is not recognized, the police can close the case internally without referring it to the prosecution (If it is not referred, you can file an objection with the chief of the police station, and upon filing the objection, it is automatically referred to the prosecution. The prosecution can review the objection form and request supplementary or re-investigation from the police, and it is important to seek help from legal counsel at this stage)