Post/Receive Mail/Package

Postal rates in Korea are very competitive and the service is generally very reliable. Mail is usually delivered directly to your home/office address Monday through Saturday in most areas. Postal workers can figure out addresses written in English.

Addresses in Korea are the reverse of the Western order and read as follows:
CountryCity and Postal Code
Gu (district office)Dong (ward)StreetBuilding/Unit number
Name of Recipient
However, both systems work in Korea. A letter addressed to you in English and following the western format will almost certainly reach you.


Mailboxes are red and present everywhere. They are easily recognized by the universal mail symbol. You can mail a litter, a postcard or small package from the mailboxes as long as they have the correct/adequate postage.

Postage is determined by weight. Korean stamps generally do not have glue on the back. You have to apply the glue before affixing the stamp to the envelope or package.

Packaging services are available in many post offices. You can bring the things you want to mail directly to the post office and they will box and wrap them for you. If you prefer to box your mail yourself, the post office will provide boxes of different sizes. Some people who are not shipping their possessions via a container often post their belongings home because of the cost and convenience.
Maximun Box sizes: Longest length : <=1.05m / Longest length + circumference <= 2.0m

For more information on the Post Office, click here or call 1300.