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.
Korea (Republic of)
WJC Affiliate
History
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 that supported the anti-Communist government in resisting the invasion from the North.
Community Life
Jewish Community of the Republic of Korea, GPO Box 7595, Seoul
Telephone: 82 2 544 0834
Fax: 82 2 796 3808
Religious and Cultural Life
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 are also a handful of Jews who have come to live and work in South Korea as businesspeople or teachers. At the Yongsan Army Base in Seoul, Shabbat and holiday services are led by a U.S. Army chaplain.
Chabad Center:
Address: 744-17 Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul, 04348 Korea
Telephone: +82(0)10.7730.3770
Website: https://www.jewishkorea.com/
Kosher Food
For up to date information on Kosher restaurants and locations please see the Shamash Kosher Database
Relations with Israel
Israel and South Korea enjoy full diplomatic relations.
Embassy Dae Kong Building 823-21 Yoksam-Dong, Kangnam-KU, Seoul Tel. 82 2 564 3448, Fax. 82 2 564 3449
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