Community in Korea (Republic of) - World Jewish Congress
Korea (Republic of)

The first significant Jewish presence on the Korean peninsula appeared at the time of the Korean War (1950-53). Hundreds of Jewish American GIs were members of the armed forces which supported the anti-Communist government in resisting the invasion from the North. The Jewish community of South Korea is essentially a transient group concentrated in Seoul. Many of the Jews are soldiers and officers who serve in the American force which is permanently stationed in South Korea.

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The first significant Jewish presence on the Korean peninsula appeared at the time of the Korean War (1950-53). Hundreds of Jewish American GIs were members of the armed forces which supported the anti-Communist government in resisting the invasion from the North. The Jewish community of South Korea is essentially a transient group concentrated in Seoul. Many of the Jews are soldiers and officers who serve in the American force which is permanently stationed in South Korea.

History and Community

The first significant Jewish presence on the Korean peninsula appeared at the time of the Korean War (1950-53). Hundreds of Jewish American GIs were members of the armed forces which supported the anti-Communist government in resisting the invasion from the North. The Jewish community of South Korea is essentially a transient group concentrated in Seoul. Many of the Jews are soldiers and officers who serve in the American force which is permanently stationed in South Korea. There is also a handful of Jews who have come to live and work in South Korea as business people or teachers. On shabbat and holidays, religious services are led by a US Army chaplain at Yongsan Army Base in Seoul.

Chabad
9-8 Dongbinggo-Dong, Yongsan-Gu, 140-770
Seoul
South Korea
Tel: (822) 010 7730 3770
Website: www.chabadkr.com

Relations with Israel

Israel and South Korea enjoy full diplomatic relations.

Jewish Community of the Republic of Korea GPO Box 7595, Seoul Tel. 82 2 544 0834, Fax. 82 2 796 3808

Embassy Dae Kong Building 823-21 Yoksam-Dong, Kangnam-KU, Seoul Tel. 82 2 564 3448, Fax. 82 2 564 3449

Kosher Food

 

For up to date information on Kosher restaurants and locations please see the Shamash Kosher Database

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