The Embassy of South Korea in Dublin is South Korea’s diplomatic mission to Ireland. Korean nationals in Ireland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 72 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 TW54, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353 1 609 9111 |
| irekoremb@mofa.go.kr | |
| Website | overseas.mofa.go.kr/ie-en/index.do |
| Head of Mission | Jooyeon Ellen Kang, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
About the Korean Embassy in Dublin
According to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, South Korea is represented by Ambassador Jooyeon Ellen Kang.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Korean sources:
Korean passport (new or reissue, at a mission abroad)
- Apply in person at the embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence (often by reservation)
- Application form and one passport photo
- Your most recent previous passport and a copy of its photo page
- Proof of residence status in Ireland (visa or residence permit)
- Men aged 25 or over who have not completed military service may need permission from the Military Manpower Administration for travel abroad
Sources: Embassy of the Republic of Korea – applying for (or reissue of) a Korean passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information for Irish citizens
Irish citizens do not need a visa for short visits to South Korea – K-ETA currently not required for short visits, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Department of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice; check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in Dublin
93 other countries are represented in Dublin, among them: Kuwait (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Latvia (honorary), Lesotho (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (embassy), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (embassy), Malta (embassy), Malta (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Mongolia (honorary), Morocco (embassy), Morocco (honorary), Netherlands (embassy), New Zealand (embassy), Nigeria (embassy), Norway (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Ireland.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Irish public holidays. On the Korean national day (3 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
Emergency assistance
In Ireland, the emergency numbers are 112 and 999. Irish citizens who need help in South Korea should contact the Irish embassy accredited to the country or the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000; its travel advice lists the responsible mission.
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – Diplomatic List (7 September 2026), Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – travel advice for South Korea, overseas.mofa.go.kr/ie-en/index.do. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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