The Embassy of South Korea in Stockholm represents South Korea in Sweden and serves Korean citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Laboratoriegatan 10, 115 27 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 8 545 894 00 |
| Fax | +46 8 660 28 18 |
| koremb.sweden@mofa.go.kr | |
| Website | swe.mofa.go.kr/english/eu/swe/main/index.jsp |
| Head of Mission | Hyung Jong Lee, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 October (Foundation Day) |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Laboratoriegatan 10, 115 27 Stockholm.
- Opening hours: not published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Korean Embassy in Stockholm
The ambassador is Hyung Jong Lee, who presented credentials to the King of Sweden on 15 February 2024. Three honorary consulates – in Gothenburg, Malmö and Umeå – support Korean citizens outside the capital.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Korean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Visas for travellers who need one for South Korea
Documents checklist
What Korean citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Korean government information:
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 Sweden (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.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for South Korea with the Korean embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for South Korea but no visa rules for other countries.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. The Korean national day, 3 October, normally means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Korean nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +46 8 545 894 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in South Korea should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.
Diplomatic missions of South Korea in Sweden
South Korea in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of South Korea (this page)
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate General
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate General
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of South Korea in Stockholm
Where is the Korean Embassy in Stockholm?
At Laboratoriegatan 10, 115 27 Stockholm.
Who is the ambassador of South Korea to Sweden?
Hyung Jong Lee, who presented credentials on 15 February 2024, according to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
When is the Korean national day?
The national day of South Korea is 3 October; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Stockholm Diplomatic List (25 September 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for South Korea (Sweden Abroad), swe.mofa.go.kr/english/eu/swe/main/index.jsp. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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