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How The Embassy Can Help

The Embassy, by regulation, cannot enter into any case, conduct any investigation, or act as a lawyer for any personal mishap or employment dispute experienced by a U.S. citizen.  We cannot investigate, certify, or vouch for employers.  It is up to each individual to evaluate an employer before signing a contract, and to use common sense when traveling this far, including keeping sufficient funds available to return home should the situation become untenable.

The Embassy can assist Americans in a variety of ways.  The Embassy offers notary services, renews passports, assists with absentee voting registration, and stocks basic U.S. Federal Tax Forms.

We can provide phone numbers of Korean government agencies you may have to deal with.  If you find yourself in need of legal help, we can provide a list of attorneys; however, we are unable to recommend any specific lawyer from this list.  In case of a financial emergency, we can receive and disburse funds sent to you from a source in the U.S., usually much faster than a bank or wire transfer. 

Finally, we encourage all U.S. citizens to register with the Embassy.  Registration allows us to contact you in the event of a family emergency. You can also sign up for our monthly ACS newsletter by going to our main page.

For American Citizen Services (ACS) inquiries, please e-mail us at:  seoul_acs@state.gov.

The basic information on American Citizen Services may also be obtained by calling 02-397-4114. Our FAX number is 02-397-4101.

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The U.S. Embassy is closed on both U.S. and Korean holidays.

Updated March 9, 2005