Whether you're ordering from an international retailer, sending a package through DHL or FedEx, or filling in a visa application, knowing how to correctly write a Korean address in English can save you significant trouble. This guide covers everything.

1. The Three Core Fields

Most international shipping forms break the address into three fields:

  • Zip / Postal Code: 5-digit Korean zip code
  • Address Line 1: English road address (building number + road name + district + city)
  • Address Line 2: Building name, apartment building number (dong), and unit number (ho)

2. Worked Examples

Example 1 — Office or commercial building

Korean address: 서울 중구 세종대로 110, 정부서울청사 5층

  • Zip: 03142
  • Address Line 1: 110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • Address Line 2: Government Complex-Seoul, 5F
  • Country: Republic of Korea

Example 2 — Apartment

Korean address: 서울 강남구 테헤란로 152, 래미안아파트 101동 1502호

  • Zip: 06235
  • Address Line 1: 152, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Address Line 2: Raemian Apt, 101-dong, 1502-ho
  • Country: Republic of Korea

Example 3 — Gyeonggi Province

Korean address: 경기도 성남시 분당구 판교역로 235

  • Zip: 13494
  • Address Line 1: 235, Pangyoyeok-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • Address Line 2: (building/unit if applicable)
  • Country: Republic of Korea

3. City and State Fields

Some forms ask for City and State/Province separately:

  • City: Use the city or district. Examples: Seoul, Seongnam-si, Gangnam-gu
  • State / Province: Use the metropolitan or provincial level. Examples: Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Busan

Since Seoul is a Special Metropolitan City, it is both the city and the state—entering Seoul for both fields is correct.

4. Courier-Specific Tips

DHL / FedEx

Accurate English addresses speed up customs clearance. Always include dong and ho (apartment block and unit) in Address Line 2. Add a Korean phone number in international format (+82-xx-xxxx-xxxx) so the courier can contact the recipient if needed.

Amazon Global

Select South Korea as the country. Enter the English road address in Address Line 1 and apartment details in Line 2.

5. Seven Common Mistakes

  1. Omitting the zip code — Always include the full 5-digit code.
  2. Putting apartment details in Line 1 — Dong and ho belong in Line 2.
  3. Writing only "Korea" — Use Republic of Korea or South Korea to avoid North/South ambiguity.
  4. Leaving out the district (gu) — Always include Jung-gu, Gangnam-gu, etc.
  5. Mixing Korean characters into an English form — Use Roman characters only.
  6. Reversing the building number and road name — Korean English addresses put the number first: 110, Sejong-daero (not Sejong-daero 110).
  7. Writing only the apartment complex name — Couriers cannot deliver without the dong and ho numbers.

Finding the English Address Quickly

Search by road name, building name, or lot number on this service. The result card shows the English address and zip code together with copy buttons. See How to Convert and Use English Address for a step-by-step walkthrough.