Korean Address in English — FAQ
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Why is the order of a Korean address reversed in English?
Korean addresses go from large to small (province → district → road → building number). International mail and documents use the opposite order (building → road → district → province → country) because English address conventions start with the most specific location first. This tool automatically reverses the order for you.
What is the Revised Romanization of Korean?
The Revised Romanization of Korean (국어의 로마자 표기법) is the official Korean government system for romanizing Korean, gazetted in 2000. Key rules: ㅓ→eo, ㅡ→eu, ㄱ→g (initial)/k (final), ㄹ→r (initial)/l (final). This tool applies an approximation of these rules.
Where do I find the official English address?
The official English address search service is at juso.go.kr/addrlink/addrLinkUrl.do (operated by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety). Always use this for visas, passports, and legal documents. This tool is for reference only.
How do I write apartment unit numbers in English?
The most common formats are #101-202 (building 101, unit 202) or "Unit 202, Building 101". For shipping labels, #101-202 is concise and widely understood. Some US forms use Apt 202, Bldg 101.
Does this tool support jibeon (lot number) addresses?
Yes, jibeon (지번) addresses are partially supported, but accuracy may be lower than for road name addresses. If possible, convert your jibeon address to a road name address first using juso.go.kr or Naver/Kakao Maps.