Missions abroad

South Korean embassies and consulates abroad

  • 218 missions
  • 127 countries
  • 122 embassies

South Korea runs 218 missions in 127 countries: 122 embassies, 64 consulates, 21 honorary consulates and 11 other offices. The largest networks are in the United States (17), Japan (11) and China (9).

Countries with missions

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South Korean embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for South Korea passport holders

Entry rules for South Korea passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free114
  • Visa on arrival39
  • Electronic travel authorisation11
  • e-Visa21
  • Visa required14

Visa rules for South Korea passport holders

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South Korea’s missions by continent

By continent, 71 of South Korea’s missions are in Asia, 62 in Europe, 50 in the Americas, 25 in Africa and 10 in Oceania; Asia accounts for 33%.

Where South Korea has the most missions

After the United States (17), South Korea’s largest networks are in Japan (11), China (9), Germany (8), Russia (7), Canada (5) and Australia (4).

Embassies of South Korea

South Korea has an embassy in 119 countries. In 8 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy. Of South Korea’s neighbours, North Korea has no mission of South Korea on record.

Honorary consuls of South Korea

South Korea has 21 honorary consulates, 10% of its network; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports. In Albania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malta and Puerto Rico, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does South Korea have the most consulates?

In the United States, with 17 missions, followed by Japan (11).

In which countries is South Korea represented only by honorary consuls?

Albania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malta and Puerto Rico.