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The Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) of the American Embassy in Seoul represents the interests of American agriculture and agribusiness in the Republic of Korea. Activities of the office include market research and analysis, market development, and market access. OAA helps identify-and works to reduce-foreign trade barriers and other practices and policies that hinder U.S. agricultural exports.
The U.S. Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Seoul is staffed by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The primary role of the ATO is to expand and maintain foreign markets for U.S. agricultural, fishery, and forestry exports. It serves as the primary liaison between U.S. agricultural suppliers and Korean buyers. The ATO organizes trade shows, trade missions and other promotional events for the retail, hotel and restaurant industries. It provides trade servicing, market and product information.
The mission of APHIS overseas is to provide internationally-based animal and plant health expertise that enhances USDA’s capacity to safeguard American agriculture and promote agricultural trade.
The U.S. Commercial Service Korea office (CS Korea) is part of the worldwide network of U.S. Department of Commerce offices located in more than 120 cities in 80 countries, and in over 100 locations in the United States. Our mission is to support the commercial interests of the United States and to help U.S. companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, increase sales and market share in Korea.
U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service in Korea, located in the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, supports the commercial interests of the United States and helps U.S. companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, increase sales and market share in Korea. The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. With offices in more than 140 overseas posts and 100 domestic offices, our programs and services can:
The U.S. Commercial Service Korea staff service one of the United States’ largest export markets. We are located in the U.S. Embassy. U.S. exporters seeking more information on Department of Commerce programs and services should refer to the Commercial Service website
Contact us in Korea at the Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy Seoul as follows:
U.S. Commercial Service Korea
Mail from the U.S.:
U.S. Embassy, Seoul
Unit #9600 DPO AP 96209
Mail from other countries or international courier mail:
U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea
188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu,
Seoul, Korea
110-710
Tel: (82-2)397-4535
Fax: (82-2)739-1628
Or email us.
The Consular Section is composed of three branches, described below:
The principal functions of the Defense Attaché Office are to advise the Ambassador on military and political-military matters, as well as represent the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and military service chiefs to appropriate equivalent officials in Korea.
DEA’s primary mission in Seoul is to work cooperatively with other U.S. foreign and Republic of Korea (ROK) law enforcement officials in order to investigate narcotics trafficking and other related activity that directly impacts the United States. This investigative activity includes the identification of criminal organizations responsible for the trafficking of drugs, determination of international smuggling routes and methods being utilized (i.e., courier, shipments, express mail, etc.). The identification of locations where raw drug related products are produced such as poppy and marijuana fields. The identification of laboratories where final illicit drug products are produced such as methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. Investigating the origination and destination of chemical shipments necessary for the final production of illicit drug products; and identifying methods utilized by drug traffickers to conceal or launder their illegal profits.
The mission of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. DOE’s Korea Office coordinates and supports Program Office activities and collaborations in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on:
The DOE Attaché is the personal representative of the Secretary of Energy in the ROK, advises the Ambassador on energy issues, and provides reach back to the technical expertise and capabilities within DOE Program Offices and across the Energy Department’s 17 National Laboratories.
HSI is the investigative arm of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and is charged with the enforcement of over 400 federal statutes. HSI Special Agents use their broad authority to conduct complex criminal investigations aimed at protecting U.S. national security and critical infrastructure which may be vulnerable to sabotage, attack or exploitation. Working in conjunction with Korean Law Enforcement Authorities to investigate and combat major criminal offenses between Korea and the United States, HSI Special Agents investigate violations which may include: anti-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, arms trafficking, cyber crime, counter-proliferation and illegal technology transfer, drug trafficking, money laundering, bulk cash smuggling, and other financial crimes, transnational organized crime, criminal gangs, human trafficking and smuggling, trafficking of child sexual abuse material, sexual exploitation of children, theft of intellectual property rights, theft of cultural property and antiquities, visa fraud, and other customs and immigration related violations.
Official CBP website
Public intake e-mail address: SeoulCBP@state.gov
The primary function of the CBP Attaché Office is to safeguard the borders of the United States of America, thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials, while enhancing the National’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel. The Attaché Office promotes CBP’s travel and trade facilitation programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)/Single Window, Carrier Liaison Program (CLP), Container Security Initiative (CSI), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), Global Entry Program, and the Immigration Advisory Program (IAP).
The U.S. Coast Guard is a Federal Law Enforcement Agency and one of the five armed forces of the United States. The Coast Guard is a military organization with law enforcement authorities making it a unique service with the ability to enforce international and federal maritime laws while also defending the U.S. interest at home and abroad. The U.S. Coast Guard is the oldest continuous sea going service in the United States. The duties of the CGLO to Korea involve the coordination of U.S. Coast Guard operations within the Republic of Korea and representing U.S. Coast Guard equities in the national defense of the Republic of Korea. Additionally, as the maritime advisor to the Ambassador, the CGLO is responsible for identifying critical issues that affect the safety and security of the maritime transportation system. The U.S. Coast Guard works closely with the Korea Coast Guard to discuss joint operations, training opportunities, and other areas of mutual interest, while also supporting other regional nations with maritime safety and security issues.
The Economic Affairs Section includes the Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) unit and is staffed by nine American officers and six Korean staff. The Section is involved in the monitoring of economic, trade and investment trends in Korea. The team presents U.S. views on bilateral and multilateral economic issues to the Korean government and the public, and negotiates agreements to improve access for U.S. traders and investors. Some issues we are currently following include:
The Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Unit, within the Economic Affairs Section, seeks to promote and expand science and technology cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The issues we are working on include:
Contact Information:
Economic Section
Phone: 02) 397-4400
Fax: 02) 722-1429
The mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. The FBI is an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities. It is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Justice and a full member of the U.S. Intelligence Community. The FBI’s investigative authority is the broadest of all federal law enforcement agencies. Its investigative programs generally include domestic and international terrorism, foreign counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime/drugs, white-collar crime, violent crimes and major offenders, and applicant matters. The Legal Attaché is the FBI Director’s personal representative to the Republic of Korea.
JUSMAG-K is the U.S. Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the Republic of Korea. As a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) organization assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, JUSMAG-K plans and manages security cooperation and assistance activities with the ROK Ministry of National Defense, Service Headquarters and Commands, and other ROK Government agencies while maintaining close coordination with United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea (UNC/CFC/USFK). JUSMAG-K is an integral part of the U.S. Country Team directly under the Ambassador and reports to U.S. INDOPACOM as its military chain of command.
The Embassy’s Management Section provides all logistical and resource support for the Mission. The section is headed by the Minister Counselor of Embassy for Administrative Affairs, whose office is located on the chancery’s fourth floor. The section is made up of the Community Liaison Office, the Financial Management Center, the General Services Office, the Health Unit, the Human Resources Office and the Information Management Office.
The political section is responsible for the conduct of the security, defense and alliance aspects of U.S.-Korean bilateral relations. The section’s staff monitors domestic political developments and serves as the Embassy’s primary contacts with the National Assembly, political parties and provincial governments. They also monitor developments in North Korea and North Korean relations with other countries.
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy is responsible for the Embassy’s educational and citizen exchange programs, media relations and public information programs about the United States. Through seminars, visiting speakers and other programs, the Public Diplomacy Section engages Korean audiences in discussions on such issues of mutual concern as security, economics and trade, environmental policy, and on scholarly topics related to the study of the U.S.
Press inquiries for any Embassy official should first be directed to our Media Unit Officer, who can provide current information on U.S. policy, advise on which Embassy official to contact with a specific question, and arrange interviews.
The Public Diplomacy Section supports a variety of educational exchange programs through the binational Korean-American Educational Commission (KAEC), also known as the Fulbright Commission. KAEC has an educational advisor who provides information to individuals with their own or other institutional means to study in the U.S. The advisor can tell them how to find an appropriate university, how to apply, and how to prepare for student life in America. KAEC also administers the required examinations for entry into college and graduate programs. For more information see the Fulbright homepage.
HOURS OF OPERATION
| Office | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| American Diplomacy House Seoul | Monday through Friday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
The American Embassy offices are closed on American and Korean holidays.
The Regional Security Office (RSO) is a component of the Department of State tasked with the overall security of people, property and information for the American Embassy. The Security team at the Embassy Seoul is comprised of direct hire Special Agents/Regional Security Officers (RSO’s), a Security Engineering Office, Office Management Specialist, Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment, Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNI) and Local Guards.
The Seoul Diplomatic Courier Hub is made up of four traveling Diplomatic Couriers and one desk officer working in Seoul. Our mission consists of delivering classified material to 14 Regional Posts in the Far East. Our classified deliveries take us weekly to Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Washington & Bangkok. Other less frequent trips are made to Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenyang, & Guangzhou, China, along with Vladivostok, Russia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and all the consulates in Japan.
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Routine services are not available on American and Korean holidays.
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