Korean Language Centers in Korea: Official Addresses & Contact Guide (2026)
August 17, 2026
Planning to study Korean in Korea? Knowing the exact address of each Korean language center saves you from showing up at the wrong building on your first day. Whether you are applying for a student visa, booking accommodation nearby, or simply confirming enrollment paperwork, having the verified official address is essential.
This guide lists the officially confirmed addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts for seven major university Korean language centers in Korea — all sourced directly from each institution’s official website.
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Key Takeaways
- All seven centers listed are affiliated with nationally accredited Korean universities.
- Most centers are located in Seoul, spread across Seodaemun-gu, Mapo-gu, Gwanak-gu, Seongbuk-gu, and Jongno-gu.
- HUFS is the only major center in Dongdaemun-gu.
- Official addresses confirmed from each university’s own .ac.kr domain — not third-party aggregators.
- For visa document purposes, always use the exact Korean address (한국어 주소) provided below.
Ewha Womans University campus entrance, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul — one of Korea’s leading Korean language education institutions.
1. Yonsei Korean Language Institute (KLI)
Yonsei KLI is one of the oldest and most internationally recognized Korean language programs in Korea. Founded in 1959, it has trained hundreds of thousands of students. The institute publishes the widely-used Yonsei Korean textbook series.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address | Room 201, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로 50 한국어학당 201호 |
| Phone | +82-2-2123-3449 / +82-2-2123-8496 |
| Official Website | yskli.com |
| Office Hours | Mon–Fri 09:00–17:20 (Lunch 12:00–13:00) |
| Nearest Subway | Sinchon Station (Line 2), Exit 3 — approx. 10-min walk |
Source: yskli.com — Official Contact Page
2. Sogang University Korean Language Education Center (KLEC)
Sogang KLEC is renowned for its communicative approach to Korean language teaching. The center is located on Sogang University’s main campus in Mapo-gu, easily accessible by subway via Gongdeok or Sinsu stations.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address | 35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 마포구 백범로 35 서강대학교 한국어교육원 |
| Phone | +82-2-705-8088 / +82-2-705-8089 |
| Fax | +82-2-701-6692 |
| sgklec9@sogang.ac.kr | |
| Official Website | klec.sogang.ac.kr |
Source: klec.sogang.ac.kr — About / Contact (출처: 서강대학교 한국어교육원 공식 사이트)
Historic university building in Seoul — many Korean language centers are housed in dedicated buildings on campus.
3. Seoul National University Korean Language Education Center (SNU KLEC)
Seoul National University’s Language Education Institute (LEI) operates the Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) on the Gwanak Campus. This is a top-choice center for students who want the prestige and academic environment of Korea’s most selective national university.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address | Building 137-1, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 관악구 관악로 1 서울대학교 언어교육원 137-1동 |
| Office Location | Building #137, Room 101 |
| Phone | +82-2-880-8570 / +82-2-880-5488 |
| klp@snu.ac.kr | |
| Official Website | lei.snu.ac.kr (KLEC) |
Source: lei.snu.ac.kr — KLEC Location Page
4. Korea University Korean Language Center (KU KLC)
Korea University Korean Language Center (KLC) is housed in a dedicated Korean Education Building on the Anam Campus in Seongbuk-gu. Notably, the center provides language-specific contact phone lines for Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese speakers.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address | Room 301, Korean Education Building, 41 Bugaksan-ro 27-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02811, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 성북구 북악산로27길 41 한국어교육관 301호 (우편번호 02811) |
| Phone (English/Korean) | +82-2-3290-2971 |
| Phone (Chinese) | +82-2-3290-2972 |
| Phone (Vietnamese) | +82-2-3290-2973 |
| Phone (Japanese) | +82-2-3290-2980 |
| Fax | +82-2-921-0534 |
| korean@korea.ac.kr | |
| Office Hours | Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:30 KST |
| Official Website | klceng.korea.ac.kr |
Source: klceng.korea.ac.kr — Location & Contact (출처: 고려대학교 한국어센터 공식 사이트)
5. Ewha Womans University Language Center (ELC)
Ewha Language Center (ELC) is located in the Ewha-Samsung Education Culture Building on the Ewha Womans University campus. The center is particularly popular among female international students and runs intensive Korean language programs throughout the year.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address | Room 203/204, Ewha-Samsung Education Culture Building, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 서대문구 이화여대길 52 이화-삼성교육문화관 203/204호 |
| Phone | +82-2-3277-6958 |
| kfl2@ewha.ac.kr | |
| Official Website | elc.ewha.ac.kr |
Source: elc.ewha.ac.kr — Map & Contact (출처: 이화여자대학교 언어교육원 공식 사이트)
A typical Korean language class setting at university language centers — small group instruction is standard at most centers.
6. Sungkyunkwan University Korean Language Center (SKKU KLC)
Sungkyunkwan University Korean Language Center (SKKU KLC) is located on the Seoul Humanities & Social Sciences Campus in Jongno-gu, adjacent to Gyeongbokgung Palace. SKKU also operates a second language center on the Natural Sciences Campus in Suwon.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address (Seoul) | Room 32323, 3F Dasan Hall of Economics, 25-2 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03063, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 종로구 성균관로 25-2 다산경제관 3층 32323호 |
| Phone (English/Other regions) | +82-2-760-1345 |
| Phone (Chinese) | +82-2-760-1341 |
| Phone (Suwon Campus) | +82-31-290-5522 |
| Email (English) | koreaneng@skku.edu |
| Email (General) | koreansli@skku.edu |
| Official Website | koreansli.skku.edu |
Source: koreansli.skku.edu — About KLC (출처: 성균관대학교 한국어학당 공식 사이트)
7. HUFS Center for Korean Language and Culture
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) operates its Korean language program through the Center for Korean Language and Culture, located in the Foreign Language Training and Testing Center building on the Seoul campus in Dongdaemun-gu.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official English Address | Room 506, Foreign Language Training and Testing Center, 107 Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02450, Republic of Korea |
| Korean Address | 서울특별시 동대문구 이문로 107 외국어연수평가원 5층 506호 (우편번호 02450) |
| Phone | +82-2-2173-2262 |
| Fax | +82-2-2173-2257 |
| korean5@hufs.ac.kr | |
| Official Website | dep.hufs.ac.kr (Korean Language Center) |
Source: dep.hufs.ac.kr — Center for Korean Language and Culture (출처: 한국외국어대학교 한국어문화교육원 공식 사이트)
Quick Comparison: All 7 Centers at a Glance
| Center | University | District (Seoul) | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLI | Yonsei | Seodaemun-gu | 03722 | — |
| KLEC | Sogang | Mapo-gu | 04107 | sgklec9@sogang.ac.kr |
| KLEC | Seoul Nat’l (SNU) | Gwanak-gu | 08826 | klp@snu.ac.kr |
| KLC | Korea University | Seongbuk-gu | 02811 | korean@korea.ac.kr |
| ELC | Ewha Womans | Seodaemun-gu | 03760 | kfl2@ewha.ac.kr |
| KLC | Sungkyunkwan (SKKU) | Jongno-gu | 03063 | koreansli@skku.edu |
| CKLC | HUFS | Dongdaemun-gu | 02450 | korean5@hufs.ac.kr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official address of Yonsei Korean Language Institute?
The official address is Room 201, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea. In Korean: 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로 50 한국어학당 201호. Source: yskli.com
Where is Sogang KLEC located?
Sogang KLEC is located at 35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107 on the Sogang University main campus. Phone: +82-2-705-8088. Source: klec.sogang.ac.kr
How do I contact Seoul National University’s Korean language program?
Contact SNU KLEC by email at klp@snu.ac.kr or by phone at +82-2-880-8570. The office is in Building 137-1 on the Gwanak Campus (1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826).
Which Korean language center is closest to Hongik University (Hongdae)?
Sogang University KLEC in Mapo-gu is the closest major language center to Hongdae, approximately 10–15 minutes by foot or a short taxi ride.
Do I need to visit in person to enroll in a Korean language program?
Most centers accept online applications through their official websites. However, for visa applications or official enrollment documents, you may need the institution’s address and stamp. Always verify the current application process on the center’s official website.
What is the Korean address format for visa applications?
For Korean visa or immigration forms, use the full Korean address (한국어 주소) listed in each section above — for example, for Yonsei KLI: 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로 50 한국어학당 201호. The postal code (우편번호) should be entered separately in the designated field.
Conclusion
Korea’s top university Korean language centers are spread across Seoul’s key districts — from Seodaemun-gu (Yonsei, Ewha) to Mapo-gu (Sogang), Gwanak-gu (SNU), Seongbuk-gu (Korea University), Jongno-gu (SKKU), and Dongdaemun-gu (HUFS). Each center has distinct strengths: Yonsei KLI for heritage and prestige, Sogang KLEC for communicative methodology, SNU KLEC for academic rigor, and so on.
Always verify the address directly with the institution before submitting any official documents. Addresses listed here were sourced directly from each university’s official .ac.kr domain pages as of 2026.
If you need help converting a Korean address to English format for international shipping or visa applications, use Jusome — a free Korean address conversion tool.
Sources / 참고 자료
- Yonsei Korean Language Institute (yskli.com) — Official address and office hours for Yonsei KLI
- Sogang University KLEC (klec.sogang.ac.kr) — Official address, phone, and email for Sogang KLEC
- Seoul National University LEI KLEC (lei.snu.ac.kr) — Building, phone, and email for SNU KLEC
- Korea University Korean Language Center (klceng.korea.ac.kr) — Confirmed address, multilingual phone lines, email
- Ewha Language Center (elc.ewha.ac.kr) — Building name, address, phone for Ewha ELC
- SKKU Korean Language Center (koreansli.skku.edu) — Room, building, contact details for SKKU KLC
- HUFS Center for Korean Language and Culture (dep.hufs.ac.kr) — Full official address, phone, fax, email
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