Embassy of South Korea in Washington D.C.
Today 09:00–12:00, 13:00–18:00- Address
- Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2450, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1-202-939-5600
- Website
- usa.mofa.go.kr
South Korea
United States
South Korean Embassy & Consulates in the United States
- 1 embassy
- 10 consulates general
- 3 consulates
South Korea is represented in the United States by 17 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C., 10 consulates general in Washington D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu, 3 consulates in Carrollton, Los Angeles and Anchorage and 3 other offices. South Korea admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: South Korea’s 17 missions in the United States
Map: South Korea’s 17 missions in the United States
South Korean Embassy in Washington D.C.
At Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2450, 20008 Washington, the South Korean embassy represents South Korea towards the United States. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Korean consulates in the United States
- Consulate General of South Korea in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2320, 20008 Washington
- Consulate General of South Korea in Atlanta
229 Peachtree St., Suite 2100, International tower, Atlanta, GA 30303. USA
- Consulate General of South Korea in Houston
1990 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 1250, Houston, TX 77056
- Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago
NBC Tower Suite 2700, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, Illinois
- Consulate General of South Korea in Boston
300 Washington Street, 2nd Floor. Newton, MA 02458, U.S.A., Boston
- Consulate General of South Korea in New York
460 Park Ave 6th Fl, New York, NY 10022, New York City
- Consulate General of South Korea in Los Angeles
3243 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California
- Consulate General of South Korea in San Francisco
Clay Street 3500, 94118 San Francisco
Today 09:00–17:00 - Consulate General of South Korea in Seattle
West Mercer Street 115, 98119 Seattle
- Consulate General of South Korea in Honolulu
2756 Pali Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, U.S.A
- Consulate of South Korea in Carrollton
14001 N Dallas Parkway Ste.450, Dallas, TX 75240, Carrollton
- Consulate of South Korea in Los Angeles
Wilshire Boulevard 3243, Los Angeles
- Consulate of South Korea in Anchorage
800 E. Dimond Blvd, Suite 3-695, Anchorage, AK 99515, U.S.A.
- Embassy Branch Office of South Korea in Washington D.C. (Wilson Boulevard)
Wilson Boulevard 2400, Washington
- Embassy Branch Office of South Korea in Washington D.C. (2)
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2370, Washington
- Mission of South Korea in New York
East 45th Street 335, 10017 New York
South Korea also has 10 consulates general in Washington D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu and 3 consulates in Carrollton, Los Angeles and Anchorage; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
South Korea visa for US citizens
United StatesSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of the United States
South KoreaUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of South Korea
South Korea admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
The United States’ missions in South Korea
Missions of the United States in South Korea (2)
In return, the United States has 2 missions in South Korea, including its embassy in Seoul.
Good to know
South Korea in the United States
Worldwide, South Korea has 218 missions in 127 countries; 17 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. In the United States, South Korean citizens can turn to the South Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South Korean missions in the United States are closed
South Korean missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of South Korea, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South Korean embassy in the United States?
The South Korean embassy is in Washington D.C., at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2450, 20008 Washington.
Does South Korea have consulates in the United States?
Yes, South Korea has 10 consulates general in Washington D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Honolulu and 3 consulates in Carrollton, Los Angeles and Anchorage.
Do US citizens need a visa for South Korea?
US citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United States?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Does the United States have an embassy in South Korea?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Seoul, along with 1 other mission in South Korea.