If the services of a U.S. consular officer are required to administer oaths to the witnesses, stenographer and any interpreter outside the Embassy, additional fees are charged for such services. For additional information, including details concerning consular fees, see the Office of American Citizens Service's information flyer Obtaining Evidence Abroad . If a local, state, or federal government official from the United States intends to participate in the voluntary deposition of a willing witness in Korea, formal host country clearance is required. This can be obtained by contacting the Office of American Citizens Services. The request should be made at least ten days prior to the taking of the deposition to allow sufficient time for the Korean authorities to make a determination about the official travel.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Unico Search, Inc., City Air Terminal Bldg, Rm. As noted above, stenographer services are not available in Korea for depositions. Most often, depositions are recorded by audio or video tape and then transcribed into Korean and translated into English. Compulsion of testimony of an unwilling witness and other evidence may be attempted in Korea pursuant to a letter rogatory. Letters rogatory generally are transmitted through the diplomatic channel.