Administrative Offices in Seoul
Contact information for the local administrative centres of Seoul, including where to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more...
Seoul Global Center
The Seoul Global Center offers counseling, advice and administrative support on all aspects of living to South Korea, as well as social events and business consultancy.
- Seoul Global Center
At: Seoul Global Center Building, 5th Floor
Open: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-18:00
Tel: 02 2075 4180
Seoul Global Village Centres
There are seven Global Village Centres in Seoul, based throughout the city. Their primary function is to offer foreigners help in adapting to Seoul, which includes language classes and administrative support.
Location | Contact details |
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Itaewon Global Village Centre At: 211 Itaewond-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2199 8883 5 Website |
Ichon Global Village Centre At: 224 Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 796 2018 Website |
Seongbuk Global Village Centre At: 134 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 9203 4624 Website |
Seorae Global Village Centre At: 28 Seorea-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2155 8949 Website |
Yeoksam Global Village Centre At: 16 Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 3453 9038 Website |
Yeongdeungpo Global Village Centre At: 157 Daerim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2670 3800 7 Website |
Yeonnam Global Village Centre At: 219 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 6406 8151 3 Website |
Seoul Call Center
The Seoul Dasan Call Center has information about services provided by the City of Seoul.
- Tel: 120 (press 1 for service in English)
- For information about the Citizens Helpline
Seoul Global Business Centers
The Global Business Center Yeouido and Global Business Center Gangnam offer seminars, events, and consultations to foreign businesses setting up in Seoul.
Seoul Metropolitan Government
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is divided into 25 districts known as gu. Vehicle registration documents, property registration documents, and marriage certificates are issued in each of the 25 district offices. The e-government website, Hi Korea, is a convenient and efficient service for foreigners living in South Korea.
- Seoul Metropolitan Government
At: 15 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 120 (press 9 for service in English) - Hi Korea e-government website
District offices in Seoul
Below are contact details of the district offices (gu) in Seoul.
Location | Contact details |
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Dobong-gu At: 656 Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2287 1114 Website |
Dongdaemun-gu At: 145 Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2157 5000 Website |
Dongjak-gu At: 161 Jangseungbaegi-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 820 1114 Website |
Eunpyeong-gu At: 195 Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 351 6114 Website |
Gangbuk-gu At: 13 Dobong-ro 89-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 901 6114 Website |
Gangdong-gu At: 25 Seongnae-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 1577 1188 Website |
Gangnam-gu At: 426 Hakdong-ro, Gang-nam-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2104 1268 Website |
Gangseo-gu At: 302 Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2600 6114 Website |
Geumcheon-gu At: 70 Siheung-daero 73-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2627 2432 Website |
Guro-gu At: 245 Gamasan-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 863 2114 Website |
Gwanak-gu At: 145 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 880 3114 Website |
Gwangjin-gu At: 117 Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 450 1114 |
Jongno-gu At: 50 Sambong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 120 Website |
Jung-gu At: 17 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 3396 4114 Website |
Jungnang-gu At: 179 Bonghwasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2094 0114 Website |
Mapo-gu At: 212 Worldcup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 3153 9010 Website |
Nowon-gu At: 437 Nohae-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2166 3114 Website |
Seocho-gu At: 2584 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2155 6168 Website |
Seodaemun-gu At: 248 Yeonhee-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 330 1301 Website |
Seongbuk-gu At: 168 Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 920 3114 Website |
Seongdong-gu At: 270 Gajasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2286 5114 Website |
Songpa-gu At: 326 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 410 3114 Website |
Yangcheon-gu At: 105 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2620 3114 Website |
Yeongdeungpo-gu At: 123 Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2670 3114 Website |
Yongsan-gu At: 25 Wonhyoro 1-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul |
Tel: 02 2199 6114 Website |
Immigration Offices
The Immigration Office is the main centre for all visa enquiries as well as for foreign registration cards. Foreigners who plan on staying in Korea for more than 90 days must register at an immigration office. As it can be difficult to reach the relevant person by telephone, it is advisable to visit in person after making an online reservation, which saves time.
- To make an online reservation: Tel: 02 1345
- Seoul Immigration Office (main office)
At: 121 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 2650 6212
Districts: Anyang, Gwangmyeong, Hanam, Seoul (except for Sejong branch), Seongnam of Gyeonggi-do - Seoul Immigration Office (Sejong branch)
At: 2nd Floor SK HUB building, 89-4 Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 732 6220
Districts: Dobong-gu, Dongdaemun-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, Gangbuk-gu, Jongno-gu, Jung-gu, Jungnang-gu, Nowon-gu, Seongbuk-gu
Driving Licence Offices
The Driver's Licence Examination Office is responsible for issuing driving licences as well as exchanging a foreign driving licence for a Korean one.
Below are contact details for the Driver's Licence Examination offices in Seoul:
- Dobong Driver's Licence Examination Office
At: 727 Dong 1-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 934 7004 - Gangnam Driver's Licence Examination Office
At: 52 Tancheon0gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 552 8624 - Gangseo Driver's Licence Examination Office
At: 171 Nambu Beltway, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 2661 0357 - Seobu Driver's Licence Examination Office
At: 438 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 375 7185