🇾🇪 Korean Mission in Yemen

Korean Embassy in Yemen - Address & Contact

Q: What is the phone number of the Korean Embassy in Yemen?

The main phone number is (966)11-488-2211. For emergencies, call (966)53-717-8300 (available 24/7).

Q: How can I get consular assistance in Yemen?

Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Yemen at Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia, P.O.Box 94399 (Temporary office in Riyadh; Sana'a chancery: Building No.3, Omer Bin Abdulaziz Street, Sana'a, Yemen), or call the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404. In an emergency, dial (966)53-717-8300.

Q: When did South Korea and Yemen establish diplomatic relations?

South Korea and Yemen established diplomatic relations on 1985.08.22. .

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Yemen

The Korean embassy in Yemen has been evacuated due to the ongoing civil conflict. Yemen — the Arabian Peninsula's poorest nation — has been in a state of war since 2015, and Korea has suspended normal diplomatic operations while continuing to provide humanitarian aid.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Yemen (Sanaa)

Office Name	Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Yemen
Type	Embassy
Address	Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia, P.O.Box 94399 (Temporary office in Riyadh; Sana'a chancery: Building No.3, Omer Bin Abdulaziz Street, Sana'a, Yemen)
Phone	(966)11-488-2211
Emergency	(966)53-717-8300 (24/7)
Consular Call Center	(82)2-3210-0404
Toll-Free	080-020-0219
Website	http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ye-ko/index.do

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Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Yemen - Location

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Mission contact details as of 2026-11-10 · Source: each mission's official website (overseas.mofa.go.kr)

Diplomatic Relations

1985.08.22.

Exports

$72.0M

Imports

$57.0M

Diplomatic relations and trade: MOFA country information (2022 trade figures, checked 2026-11-10)

Entry Requirements

🇰🇷 Korean Citizens Visiting Yemen

Travel Ban (Level 4)

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.

🇾🇪 Yemen Citizens Visiting South Korea

Citizens of Yemen 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.

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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 – Yemen Diplomatic Relations

Korea established relations with North Yemen in August 1985, with relations extending to unified Yemen after 1990. Construction and oil sector cooperation flourished in the early years. The 2015 civil war upended all economic activity. Korea has provided significant humanitarian aid — over $20 million annually since 2021, including food aid through WFP — as part of its commitment to the Yemeni people.

Mission status as of 2026-11-10 · Source: MOFA country information

South Korea – Yemen Trade & Economy

Trade remains severely disrupted. Korea exported approximately $72 million to Yemen in 2023 and imported about $57 million, primarily petroleum products. Pre-war Yemen was a modest market for Korean goods and a source of crude oil.

Exports to Yemen

$72.0M

Imports from Yemen

$57.0M

Trade values are 2022 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 Yemen

Only 3 Koreans are registered as residents in Yemen. The Korean government has issued a travel ban (여행금지) for Yemen due to the active armed conflict. Korean nationals must not travel to Yemen under any circumstances. Consular services are handled remotely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the Korean Embassy in Yemen?

A. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Yemen is located at Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia, P.O.Box 94399 (Temporary office in Riyadh; Sana'a chancery: Building No.3, Omer Bin Abdulaziz Street, Sana'a, Yemen).

Q. What is the phone number for the Korean Embassy in Yemen?

A. The main number is (966)11-488-2211. For emergencies, call (966)53-717-8300. The Consular Call Center can be reached at (82)2-3210-0404.

Q. What should I do in an emergency in Yemen?

A. Call the emergency line at (966)53-717-8300 -- 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 Yemen establish diplomatic relations?

A. South Korea and Yemen established diplomatic relations on 1985.08.22. .

Q. Do Korean passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

A. For Korean nationals, Yemen is a travel-ban country (Level 4). Visiting without an exceptional passport-use permit is punishable under the Passport Act.