Preliminary identification

Visual examination such as gender, age on the remains at the field mortuary
※ Identification of friend or foe based on related battle history, circumstantial data and personal artifacts

Remains conveyance/registration

Conveyed to the CIL, using a vehicle exclusively designed for remains conveyance
※ Enemy remains: Buried temporarily in a separate enemy cemetery in preparation of repatriation
Respective registration numbers are endowed to systematically manage the remains until repatriation

Conduct a forensic analysis, and identify the remains by utilizing state-of-art technology
- Identify gender, age, race and personal traits of the remains
- Employ precision identification equipment including 3D scanner, comparison spectroscope, dental x-ray, etc
Collect DNA samples to conduct DNA testing
Examine personal artifacts
※ Precision equipment such as comparison spectroscope and imagescope are employed to examine those artifacts which cannot be identified visually

Collect DNA samples from the bereaved family members of those yet-to-be recovered KIA
- DNA collecting location: Regional community health centers in Korea(253 centers), Military Hospitals(18 hospitals)
- Sampling object(target): From immediate family members to third cousins of KIA
- Sampling method: Saliva
DNA analysis (Agency for Defense Development, Specialized Civil Agencies)
※ Confirmation of family relationship through a comparative DNA analysis between the remains and the family members. (Establish Database)

Preserved for a certain period of time until identified
※ Use of specialized container boxes to prevent the remains from further contamination

Operation of a field laboratory
Conveyance of KIA Remains
Precise Identification (CIL)
Utilization of advanced identification Equipments
Distinguishment of identification clues / Preservation procedures for the personal artifacts
DNA testing