Korean Embassy in Sudan - Address & Contact
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sudan
Also covers: The Korean mission in Sudan also handles consular services for 에리트레아.
The Embassy of Korea in Khartoum was established in 1977, but since the outbreak of armed conflict in April 2023, all Korean nationals have evacuated and consular services are suspended. Sudan sits at a strategic crossroads along the Nile, and Korea hopes to resume normal engagement once stability is restored.
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sudan (Khartoum)
| Office Name | Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sudan |
| Type | Embassy |
| Address |
3rd Floor, Building No.44, Palestine Road, New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt (Temporary office in Cairo)
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| Phone | (20)2-2754-7340 |
| Emergency | (249)9-1217-2813 (24/7) |
| Consular Call Center | (82)2-3210-0404 |
| Toll-Free | 080-020-0219 |
| Website | http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sd-ko/index.do |
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sudan - Location
Mission contact details as of 2026-11-10 · Source: each mission's official website (overseas.mofa.go.kr)
Diplomatic Relations
1977.04.13.
Exports
$48.4M
Imports
$3.0M
Diplomatic relations and trade: MOFA country information (2024 trade figures, checked 2026-11-10)
Entry Requirements
🇰🇷 Korean Citizens Visiting Sudan
| Notes | Travel-ban country (Level 4) for Korean nationals until 31 January 2027. Visiting without an exceptional passport-use permit is punishable under the Passport Act. / Regular passport holders are not visa-exempt. Check with the embassy in Korea whether visas on arrival or e-visas are available. |
🇸🇩 Sudan Citizens Visiting South Korea
Citizens of Sudan with regular passports are not visa-exempt and generally need a visa before travelling to Korea. Check visa types and how to apply on the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or with the Korean embassy.
Entry requirements may change without notice. Always check the latest travel advisories on the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before traveling.
Entry information checked 2026-11-10 · Sources: MOFA overseas safety travel visa-free list (as of Sep 2026) and travel alert levels; Korea's visa-free entry list (as of Feb 2024) and K-ETA temporary exemption notice (Dec 2025)
South Korea – Sudan Diplomatic Relations
Korea and Sudan established relations in April 1977. Before the 2023 conflict, cooperation had centered on construction and infrastructure, with Korean firms active in Sudanese development projects. Korea provided $68.85 million in grant aid from 1990–2021. The conflict has brought all active bilateral programs to a halt.
Mission status as of 2026-11-10 · Source: MOFA country information
South Korea – Sudan Trade & Economy
Trade was already limited before the current crisis. Korea exported approximately $47.6 million to Sudan in 2023 and imported about $6.9 million. Korean cumulative investment totals $149 million, though active operations have been suspended.
Exports to Sudan
$48.4M
Imports from Sudan
$3.0M
Trade values are 2024 figures (MOFA country information, checked 2026-11-10). Figures in the text refer to the year stated in each sentence.
Tips for Koreans Living in Sudan
There are currently zero registered Korean residents in Sudan following the full evacuation in April 2023. The Korean government has issued a travel ban (여행금지) for Sudan. Korean nationals must not travel to Sudan. Any inquiries should be directed to the Korean embassy handling Sudan affairs from abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the Korean Embassy in Sudan?
A. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sudan is located at 3rd Floor, Building No.44, Palestine Road, New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt (Temporary office in Cairo).
Q. What is the phone number for the Korean Embassy in Sudan?
A. The main number is (20)2-2754-7340. For emergencies, call (249)9-1217-2813. The Consular Call Center can be reached at (82)2-3210-0404.
Q. What should I do in an emergency in Sudan?
A. Call the emergency line at (249)9-1217-2813 -- it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also reach the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404 or the toll-free number 080-020-0219.
Q. When did South Korea and Sudan establish diplomatic relations?
A. South Korea and Sudan established diplomatic relations on 1977.04.13. .
Q. Do Korean passport holders need a visa for Sudan?
A. For Korean nationals, Sudan is a travel-ban country (Level 4). Visiting without an exceptional passport-use permit is punishable under the Passport Act.
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Based on official data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (data.go.kr).
Last updated: 2026-11-10