Using the post office
Korean post offices handle mail and parcels, and banking such as deposits and transfers.
What they do
- Mail — letters, registered post, certified content mail. See landlord-dispute.
- Domestic parcels (Korea Post delivery)
- International mail and EMS. See international-mail.
- Post office banking — deposits, transfers, insurance. Usable like a bank account.
- Some administrative services
How to use one
- They open weekday daytimes only — generally 9am to 6pm, varying by branch. Check first.
- Take a number. Mail and banking counters are separate.
- International sending requires forms. Write the address in English beforehand.
- Scales and packaging can be bought at the post office.
Sending certified content mail (내용증명)
An official document used in disputes with landlords or employers.
- Prepare three identical copies — for you, the other party and the post office.
- Ask the post office to send it as 내용증명.
- Keep the receipt and your copy safely. They form the basis of legal process.
- If writing it is difficult, ask 132 (Legal Aid) or a family centre for help.
Where to go
- 1588-1300 Korea Post customer centre
- Korea Post www.koreapost.go.kr (branches and rates)
- 132 Korea Legal Aid Corporation (certified mail advice)
- 1577-1366 · 1345 interpretation
Questions people ask
Can I use it without Korean? Use a translation app alongside. Writing the destination address on paper in advance makes it far easier.
Can I open a post office account? Yes, with an Alien Registration Card. Required documents vary slightly by branch, so ask in advance. See bank-account.
Are they open at weekends? Generally weekdays only. Some airport and special branches differ. Check the website.
What's the difference between registered and ordinary post? Registered post leaves a delivery record and confirms receipt. Always send important documents by registered post.
Take care
Always send important documents — contract termination, objections, deposit return demands — by registered or certified content mail. Ordinary post leaves no proof you sent it, which weakens your position in any later dispute.
Related
international-mail · parcel-delivery · landlord-dispute · korean-address
Source
Korea Post www.koreapost.go.kr / As of 2026-08