This guide shows the easiest way to search for Korean addresses, postal codes, and map results on FINDBY.
Whenever possible, search using the official address exactly as written.
A Korean address usually includes the building number, street name, district or city, and province or major city.
Both can be correct, but they refer to different official Romanized names. In Korean addresses, Romanization follows the official road name or administrative district, so similar Korean names may be written differently in English.
A good example is Jongno in Seoul. The road name is written as Jong-ro, while the district name is written as Jongno-gu. Even though they are related in Korean, the official English spellings are different.
Building or complex names may also differ from the official road-name address. A place name may be translated more naturally, while the street address usually follows the official Romanization system.
Because local naming conventions and official Romanization can differ, it is best to confirm the English address shown on FINDBY and share that exact version with the recipient.
Search using the full official street suffixes, such as -ro, -gil, -daero, and beon-gil. FINDBY now expects the official address form and no longer supports shortened searches that remove those suffixes.
Enter the official street name exactly as shown, including suffixes like -ro, -gil, -daero, and -beon-gil. Do not remove, shorten, or simplify those parts of the address. For example:
If you are unsure about spacing or punctuation, copy the official version shown on the address page and search with that exact form first.
These are administrative area labels used in Korean addresses. They describe how the area is organized, and in most cases they should remain part of the official address when you search.
The most reliable way to search is to use the official address spelling shown on the page. Keep the official street suffixes and administrative names instead of using shortened or approximate forms.