Example Address in South Korea

Learn how to correctly format an address in South Korea, with real examples to guide you.

What is a Korean Address?

A standard Korean address typically includes the postal code, province or city, district, neighborhood, street name, and building number. Here's an overview of the key components:

• Postal Code: A 5-digit code, typically written before the rest of the address.
• Province/City: The province or metropolitan city (e.g., Seoul, Busan).
• District: The specific district within the city (e.g., Gangnam-gu).
• Neighborhood/Street Name: The local area and the street name (e.g., Apgujeong-dong, Teheran-ro).
• Building Number: The number assigned to the building on the street.

Real Korean Address Examples

Below are examples of correctly formatted real Korean addresses, including business and residential addresses:

Sample Korean Postal Codes

Here are some sample Korean postal codes, along with the cities they belong to:

• 03045 - Seoul (Jongno-gu)
• 04340 - Seoul (Yongsan-gu)
• 48094 - Busan (Haeundae-gu)
• 03072 - Seoul (Jongno-gu)
• 05551 - Seoul (Songpa-gu)
• 63512 - Jeju (Jeju-si)
• 04524 - Seoul (Jung-gu)
• 48952 - Busan (Jung-gu)
• 04566 - Seoul (Jung-gu)
• 06236 - Seoul (Gangnam-gu)

Common Address Mistakes

When formatting a Korean address, avoid these common mistakes:

• Omitting the postal code or using an incorrect one.
• Forgetting to include the province or district.
• Incorrectly ordering the address components, such as placing the city before the postal code.