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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:

Gyeongbokgung Palace

〒03045
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea

N Seoul Tower

〒04340
105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu
Seoul, South Korea

Haeundae Beach

〒48094
264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu
Busan, South Korea

Changdeokgung Palace

〒03072
99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu
Seoul, South Korea

Lotte World Tower

〒05551
300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu
Seoul, South Korea

Jeju Island

〒63512
216 Seogwang-ro, Jeju-si
Jeju-do, South Korea

Seoul City Hall

〒04524
110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu
Seoul, South Korea

Busan Tower

〒48952
37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu
Busan, South Korea

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

〒04566
281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul, South Korea

Example Postal Codes in South Korea

Here are some sample postal codes in South Korea, along with the cities and regions they belong to:

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.

For more detailed guidance on formatting Korean addresses, or to verify an address, consider using a postal verification tool or refer to Korea Post's official guidelines.