Can I contact my embassy in Korea?
Answer status
YES
Quick answer
Yes. Embassies and consulates are in Seoul, and the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists diplomatic missions. Your embassy is the place to ask about a lost or stolen passport.
What you should know
- VisitKoreaโs emergency page points to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of diplomatic missions (mofa.go.kr).
- Report theft or loss to the police on 112 as well; you often need a police report.
- The 1330 Travel Helpline can help you find contact details.
What you need
- โขYour embassyโs address and emergency number saved before you travel
- โขPassport copies, kept apart from the passport
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Related questions
- Can I recover something I lost in Korea?Often. Report and search lost items on Lost112, the Korean National Police Agencyโs lost-and-found system, and contact the operator for subway or taxi losses. Bring ID to claim an item.YES, WITH CONDITIONSSafety
- Can I call 119 or 112 without speaking Korean?Yes. 112 (police) and 119 (fire and ambulance) have interpretation support for major foreign languages, and the 1330 Travel Helpline can help you in English, Japanese and Chinese.YESSafety
Official sources
A new passport or emergency travel document is issued by your own embassy. The rules differ by country, so ask them directly.
Last verified: October 3, 2026
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