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Korea Seoul Mission

LanguageKorean
Local time—
Mission leadersAlma S. and Jeonghyee Kim
Nearest templeSeoul Korea TempleIn or near Seoul
Climate18–84°F / -8–29°C
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The Korea Seoul Mission is one of 3 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Korea, centered on Seoul. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.

At a glance

  • Organized8 July 1962 (originally the Korean Mission)
  • Mission leadersAlma S. and Jeonghyee Kim began serving around July 2024, according to the Church Newsroom.
  • LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Korean; your call letter tells you your exact language.
  • Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Seoul Korea Temple, in the mission area.
  • WeatherNear Seoul, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 84°F / 29°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 18°F / -8°C), with roughly 1,398 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July, August and September.
  • The Church hereSouth Korea has about 89,092 Church members.

This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.

Mission office

Address & phone
Office address
Gwanghwamun PO Box 210, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si, Seoul-teukbyeolsi 110-602, South Korea

Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026

We haven’t verified the mission’s phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.

Mission leaders

Who leads the mission

Alma S. and Jeonghyee Kim

Serving since July 2024 · new leaders expected July 2027

Source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026

Letters & packages

How to send letters & packages

Korea Post is reliable; duties may apply on higher-value packages.

  • Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
  • Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
  • Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.

Letters & packages guide →

Weather & climate

Seasons, rain & live weather
Live weather loads here.

Profile: cold-winter · about 1398 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jul, Aug, Sep.

Monthly averages
Avg highAvg lowRain
Jan34°F / 1°C18°F / -8°C19 mm
Feb40°F / 4°C22°F / -6°C22 mm
Mar52°F / 11°C31°F / 0°C40 mm
Apr63°F / 17°C42°F / 6°C67 mm
May72°F / 22°C52°F / 11°C120 mm
Jun80°F / 27°C62°F / 17°C122 mm
Jul84°F / 29°C71°F / 22°C285 mm
Aug84°F / 29°C71°F / 22°C262 mm
Sep77°F / 25°C61°F / 16°C162 mm
Oct65°F / 18°C47°F / 8°C79 mm
Nov51°F / 10°C33°F / 0°C48 mm
Dec36°F / 2°C21°F / -6°C24 mm

Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.

Language

What you’ll speak

Korean

Korean uses Hangul, a logical alphabet you can learn in days. Honorific speech levels matter; use polite "-yo/-nida" endings. Missionaries are "Jangno" (Elder) and "Jamae" (Sister).

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

Closest temples & distances

The Church in South Korea

Members & congregations
Official Languages
Korean
Church Membership
89,092
Congregations
99 (60 Wards, 39 Branches)
Number of Missions
3
Operating Temples
1

Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026

Practical

Time zone, currency, calling code
Time zone
Asia/Seoul
Currency
KRW
Country code
+82
U.S. travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
Organized
8 July 1962

Culture & food

Customs & local food
  • Respect age hierarchy; use two hands with elders.
  • Remove shoes indoors.

Foods: Kimchi, Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Tteokbokki

Family groups

Connect with other families

As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.

Common questions

Quick answers

Who is the mission president of the Korea Seoul Mission?

The mission leaders are Alma S. and Jeonghyee Kim, who began serving around July 2024, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2027.

What is the Korea Seoul Mission office address?

An unofficial directory lists the office at Gwanghwamun PO Box 210, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si, Seoul-teukbyeolsi 110-602, South Korea. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.

How do I send a package to a missionary in the Korea Seoul Mission?

Korea Post is reliable; duties may apply on higher-value packages. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.

What language do missionaries speak in the Korea Seoul Mission?

Most missionaries here serve in Korean. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.

What is the weather like in the Korea Seoul Mission?

Near Seoul, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 84°F / 29°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 18°F / -8°C), with roughly 1,398 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are July, August and September. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.

What temples are near the Korea Seoul Mission?

Operating temples nearby include Seoul Korea Temple and Fukuoka Japan Temple (about 540 km).

When was the Korea Seoul Mission organized?

The mission was organized on 8 July 1962. It was originally called the Korean Mission.

Other missions in South Korea

Other missions nearby

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