Send a letter to South Korea
Upload a PDF, import it from Google Drive or write your letter online. We print it, put it in an envelope, add postage and mail it to South Korea. Korea Post's UPU sheet says inbound cross-border mail is preferably written in Korean, with the five-digit postcode to the right of the locality name.
- Estimated delivery
- 8–15 business days after mailing
- Services
- Standard letter, Tracked letter, Registered letter
- Price
- From €4.90, printing, envelope and postage included
Mail services for South Korea
Pick the service when you send. All of them include printing, an envelope and postage.
Standard letter
For everyday letters that don't need proof of sending or delivery.
Est. 8–15 business days after mailing
From €4.90
Tracked letter
Adds a tracking number so you can follow your letter.
Est. 8–15 business days after mailing
From €8.90
Registered letter
For notices, disputes and contracts. Delivered against signature. A sender address is required.
Est. 8–15 business days after mailing
From €11.90
Not sure which one you need? Standard letter vs registered mail
How long does mail to South Korea take?
Letters to South Korea are usually delivered 8–15 business days after mailing, whichever service you choose.
- The count starts on the mailing date, not the day you order or pay. Your order page shows when your letter was mailed.
- Business days don't include weekends. Public holidays can add a day or more.
- This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date. Choose tracked or registered mail if you need to follow your letter.
How to write an address in South Korea
This is the order we print an address in South Korea, line by line.
Line by line
- 1Flat, floor or building (optional)
- 2Street and number
- 3Town + Province or state + Postcode
- 4Recipient
- 5Country name, on the last line for mail from abroad
Postcode format, for example 04524.
Example
101-dong 103-ho 2275-12, Dalgubeol-daero, Suseong-gu DAEGU 42007 Mr. Hong, Gil Dong
Based on the postal operator's own specimen. [1]
Addressing tips for South Korea
- Korea has used a five-digit postcode system since 1 August 2015, replacing the former six-digit code.[1]
- The postcode is written to the right of the locality name, for example DAEGU 42007 or SEOUL 03127.[1]
- For inbound cross-border mail, Korea Post prefers addresses written in Korean.[1]
- Apartment and building details should identify individual buildings with -dong and door numbers with -ho, such as 101-dong 103-ho.[1]
How to send a letter to South Korea online
1
Add your letter
Upload a PDF or photo from your computer, import a file from Google Drive, or write your letter in the online editor.
2
Enter the address in South Korea
Search for it or type it in yourself.
3
Choose a service and pay
You see the final price before you pay.
4
We print and mail it
Your order page shows the mailing date and the estimated delivery window.
Questions about sending mail to South Korea
- How long does mail to South Korea take?
- We estimate 8–15 business days after mailing. It is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date, and the count starts on the day we mail your letter, not the day you order.
- Can I send a letter to South Korea from another country?
- Yes. You order online from wherever you are, and we print and mail the letter for you, so you don't need stamps or a trip to the post office. Once your order is assigned, its page shows the country it was mailed from.
- Is a return receipt available for South Korea?
- No. Registered letters to South Korea are delivered against signature, but a return receipt isn't sold for this destination.
- Can I track a letter to South Korea?
- Yes, with a tracked or registered letter. Tracking updates depend on the postal networks along the way, so they may not cover every step. Your order page shows the updates we receive.
- Do I need to enter a state or province for South Korea?
- Yes, the address form asks for it and we print it as part of the address. Pick the address from the suggestions to fill it in automatically.
- How many digits does a South Korea postcode have?
- Five digits. Korea Post's UPU sheet says the five-digit district number replaced the former six-digit postal code in 2015.[1]
- Where does the postcode go in a Korea address?
- To the right of the locality name, such as DAEGU 42007.[1]
- Where should I put apartment details?
- Use the second address line for details such as 101-dong 103-ho so they print above the road-name line.
Ready to send your letter to South Korea?
Prices start at €4.90, with printing, envelope and postage included.