Chennai
Consulate General
5th Floor, Bannari Amman, Tower No,. 29, Dr. Radha Krishna Road, Mylapore
Tel: 044-40615500
Republic of Korea
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mr. Lee Seong HO
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony (photo record) of 25 November 2024 (25 Nov 2024).National day
3 October
National Foundation Day. Next on 3 October 2027 (in 11 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- 9, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Extension, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-4200 7000Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- india@mofa.go.krSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2688 4840Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.; 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (overseas.mofa.go.kr)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Republic of Korea
Trade figures for 2022, 2024 and 2025, the main goods traded, the CEPA upgrade negotiations, Korean and Indian investment, financial sector links, business mechanisms and startup cooperation.
Trade and investment between India and the Republic of Korea (6 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Republic of Korea: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Jaishankar holds talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul and speaks at Jeju Forum
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 24-25 June 2026. He held talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul on the follow-up to Korean President Lee Jae Myung's April 2026 State Visit to India, met Director of National Security Wi Sung-lac, and delivered the keynote address at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity.
Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister to the Republic of Korea (June 24-25, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
State Visit of Korean President yields four joint documents and 15 MoUs and frameworks
Outcomes of the State Visit included the Joint Strategic Vision, a shipbuilding and maritime framework, and joint statements on sustainability and energy resource security. Fifteen MoUs and frameworks covered ports, steel, SMEs, digital payments, science and climate. Announcements included the ROK joining the International Solar Alliance and marking 2028-29 as the Year of India-ROK Friendship.
Source: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Republic of Korea to India (April 19-21, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Korea set out framework for partnership in shipbuilding, shipping and ports
India and the ROK adopted a Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics. It notes a non-binding MOU involving HD KSOE for a large greenfield shipyard in southern India, a KOICA skill training project, the opening of a KOMEA branch in Mumbai, and an MOU on port development.
Source: India-ROK Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Korea adopt Joint Strategic Vision for 2026-2030 during President Lee's State Visit
During President Lee Jae Myung's State Visit to India from 19-21 April 2026, the two leaders announced a Joint Strategic Vision for the Special Strategic Partnership for 2026-2030. They agreed to annual leader-level meetings, launched an Economic Security Dialogue, decided to resume CEPA upgrade negotiations, and welcomed the ROK joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans initiative.
Source: Joint Strategic Vision for India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Korea issue joint statement on climate, ocean and Arctic cooperation
India and the ROK agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate change, maritime and Arctic issues. They welcomed an MOC under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, an MOU on climate and environment cooperation, the ROK joining the International Solar Alliance and India joining the Global Green Growth Institute.
Source: India - Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Cooperation in the field of Sustainability, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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Joint statement commits India and Korea to cooperation on energy resource security
India and the ROK issued a joint statement on energy resource security. They will endeavour to maintain a stable supply of energy resources to each other, including open trade in naphtha and other petroleum products, explore collaboration among LNG-consuming countries, and strengthen shipbuilding cooperation, including setting up shipyards in India.
Source: India- Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Energy Resource Security, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Secretary (East) and Korean First Vice Foreign Minister hold consultations in New Delhi
Secretary (East) P. Kumaran held consultations with First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in New Delhi on 20th March 2026. They reviewed bilateral relations, agreed that shipbuilding and the maritime sector is a key priority, and agreed to explore critical minerals, AI, digital technologies and sustainability. Park also called on External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
Source: India-ROK Secretary (East) - Vice Minister Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Republic of Korea: guide
The full guideRelations
India and the Republic of Korea: relations and milestones
How India and the Republic of Korea established relations, the move to a Special Strategic Partnership, India's role in the Korean War period, recent leader and ministerial visits, and the main dialogue mechanisms.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and the Republic of Korea
Trade figures for 2022, 2024 and 2025, the main goods traded, the CEPA upgrade negotiations, Korean and Indian investment, financial sector links, business mechanisms and startup cooperation.
Development and cooperation
India and the Republic of Korea: defence and technology ties
Defence relations, service-level talks, naval and coast guard cooperation, defence industry links, and cooperation in science, artificial intelligence, digital technology, nuclear energy and renewable energy.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and Indians in the Republic of Korea
Historical links such as the story of Princess Suriratna, memorials and Buddhist ties, cultural agreements, festivals and film, tourism, education, and the Indian community in the ROK.
Practical guide
Republic of Korea in India: embassy, consulates and help
Address, telephone, email and website of the Korean Embassy in New Delhi, the head of mission, consulates and honorary consulates in India, the national day, and consular points from the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; India's Trade Agreements: CEPA, CECA, FTA and PTA.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of July 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from Republic of Korea. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Mumbai
Consulate General of Republic of Korea
Kanchanjunga Building , 9th floor, 72, Pedder Road, Mumbai-400 026
Tel: +91-22-23886743, 23886744
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
Honorary consulates
Goa
Honorary Consulate
The register lists no address or contact for this office.
Hyderabad
Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
No 64, Road No 14, Film City, Hyderabad - 500033
New Delhi
Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
9, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Tel: +91-11-42007000
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Republic of Korea
India has one office in Republic of Korea, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Republic of Korea.
Questions about the Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Where is the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea is at 9, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Extension, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea?
The register lists +91-11-4200 7000, and the email india@mofa.go.kr.
Who is the Ambassador of Republic of Korea to India?
H.E. Mr. Lee Seong HO, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Republic of Korea?
3 October (National Foundation Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Republic of Korea have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Chennai, Mumbai. Honorary consulates in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea?
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/index.do
Where can I find visa information for Republic of Korea?
On the official visa page: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/wpge/m_2660/contents.do (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/in-en/wpge/m_2660/contents.do (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Republic of Korea relations?
Jaishankar holds talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul and speaks at Jeju Forum (26 June 2026). External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea from 24-25 June 2026. He held talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul on the follow-up to Korean President Lee Jae Myung's April 2026 State Visit to India, met Director of National Security Wi Sung-lac, and delivered the keynote address at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.