Haewon Detective Agency. We speak in evidence.
A private investigator in Korea. From infidelity and divorce to corporate matters, our reports hold only facts confirmed by lawful means.
Haewon Detective Agency in numbers
- Years as a detective
- 8
- Time spent in the field
- Cases taken on
- 2,183
- Cases entrusted to us
- Resolution rate
- 97%
- Cases resolved
Internal records
Channel A
“Detectives’ Trade Secrets” The detective office on the show
We presented our work and real investigation cases.
Areas of work
- 01
Infidelity & divorce
We lawfully establish movements and contacts in public places where infidelity is suspected, and review with you how they support a divorce or damages claim.
- 02
Personal safety
We assess the nature and severity of the threat to identify risk factors, then review daily routes and set a safety plan with clear protocols for each situation.
- 03
Criminal
We establish the facts a complaint or a defense requires, built on objective material and organized by issue for the police and your counsel.
- 04
Stalking
We secure an objective record of repeated approaches and contact, with the evidence needed for a police report and protective measures such as a no-contact order.
- 05
Corporate
We verify a counterparty's substance and credit, internal misconduct and trade secret leaks, reporting only the facts a business decision needs.
- 06
Overseas
We verify people and companies abroad and the facts around them, setting method and timeline within what local law permits.
100% confidential
It applies from your first call, whether or not you hire us.
Confidentiality pledge
Every member of staff signs a confidentiality agreement.
Encrypted storage
Case files are kept only in encrypted storage.
Need-to-know access
Only the assigned investigator can open a case file.
Permanent deletion
Files are permanently deleted after the final report.
Procedure
No inquiry goes beyond the scope agreed in the contract.
Case review
We review the issues and what can lawfully be confirmed, based on your consultation.
Engagement
Scope, methods, timeline and fees are fixed in a written contract.
Inquiry begins
The assigned investigator begins work within the agreed scope and methods.
Interim reports
Progress and confirmed facts are reported as often and in the way agreed.
Final report, then file disposal
You receive the confirmed facts in a final report, and the case files are destroyed.
Client reviews
- Original review in Korean
혼자 몇 달을 끌던 문제였는데, 상담 한 번 받고 마음이 정리됐습니다. 자료도 날짜별로 깔끔하게 정리해주셔서 변호사님께 그대로 전달했어요.
40대 여성 · 이혼 준비
- Original review in Korean
이런 곳 처음이라 반신반의했는데, 계약서부터 꼼꼼히 설명해주시고 중간중간 진행 상황도 문자로 알려주셔서 불안하지 않았습니다.
30대 남성 · 증거수집 의뢰
- Original review in Korean
새로 계약하려던 거래처 때문에 급하게 연락드렸는데, 생각보다 빨리 확인해주셨어요. 확인된 내용을 보고 계약 안 하기로 결정했습니다.
40대 남성 · 기업 검증조사 의뢰
- Original review in Korean
조사 중에 궁금한 거 물어보면 바로 답 주시고, 필요 이상으로 파고들지 않으셔서 오히려 더 믿음이 갔습니다.
30대 여성 · 배우자 행적 조사
Frequently asked questions
How are fees calculated?
Infidelity investigations average ₩1.1 to 1.3 million per day; other matters are quoted after consultation. The agreed fee and any conditions for additional costs are written into the contract before work begins.
How long does an investigation take?
From one day to several weeks, depending on the facts to be established. We give an estimate at the consultation and record it in the contract.
Is private investigation legal in Korea?
Yes. Since the amended Credit Information Act took effect in August 2020, the title “detective” and detective work have been permitted. We use only methods the law allows and decline any engagement that would require otherwise.
Can the findings be used in litigation?
Our reports contain only lawfully established facts, so they can be submitted in proceedings. Admissibility is for the court to decide; where needed, we coordinate with partner law firms to support your case.
How is my consultation kept confidential?
Only the assigned investigator handles it, and every member of staff signs a confidentiality pledge. Case files are stored encrypted and permanently deleted after the final report.
Do you take cases outside Seoul or abroad?
We offer on-site consultations anywhere in Korea. For overseas matters, we first explain what local law permits and the expected timeline.
Do you sign a contract?
Yes. Scope, methods, timeline, fees and reporting are fixed in a written contract before any work begins.
Is there a refund if I stop midway?
Fees for work not yet started are returned according to the terms in the contract, which we explain before you sign.
How can I consult you?
By phone, KakaoTalk, Telegram or in person. You may simply consult, and that consultation is kept confidential on the same terms.
What is the office's background?
Since opening in 2018 we have taken on 2,183 cases, and we have cooperation agreements with about ten law firms for litigation support. We also appeared on Channel A's “Detectives’ Trade Secrets”.
