Korean Apartment Address Guide: How to Write Dong, Ho, and Floor Numbers

Korean apartment addresses follow a two-part structure: the road address (도로명주소) identifies the building, and the dong/ho number identifies the unit within it.

Structure

Road address: 310, Gaepo-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Unit detail: Bldg. 105, Unit 1201
Full address: 310, Gaepo-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Bldg. 105, Unit 1201

For Online Shopping

Most Korean shopping sites have two address fields. Enter the road address in field 1, and the dong/ho (e.g., "105동 1201호") in field 2.

For International Shipping

Use the English address from this site as your "Address Line 1." Add the building and unit as "Address Line 2" in the format "Bldg. 105, Apt. 1201."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the building number (dong) part of the official address?

No. The dong number (e.g., Building 105) is a supplementary detail, not part of the official road address. The road address covers the entire apartment complex as a single address.

How do I write the apartment unit for international shipping?

Use the English road address as Address Line 1. Write "Bldg. 105, Apt. 1201" or "105-dong, #1201" as Address Line 2.