Directory A-Z - Seoul - page 416

Germany ( OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ;

748 4114; www.seoul.diplo.de ; 308-5 Dongbinggo-dong, Yongsan-

gu)

Ireland ( OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ;

774 6455; www.embassyofireland.or.kr ; 13th fl, Leema Bldg, 146-1

Susong-dong, Jongno-gu)

Japan ( OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ;

2170 5200; www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp ; 18-11 Junghak-dong, Jongno-gu)

New Zealand ( OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ;

3701 7700; www.nzembassy.com/korea ; 15th fl, Kyobo Bldg,

Jongno 1-ga, Jongno-gu)

UK ( OFFLINE MAP ;

3210 5500; http://ukinkorea.fco.gov.uk ; 24 19-gil, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu)

USA ( OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ;

397 4114; http://seoul.usembassy.gov ; 32 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu)

Emergency

If no English-speaking staff are available, ring the 24-hour tourist information and help
line 1330.

Ambulance (

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Fire Brigade (

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Police (

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Gay & Lesbian Travellers

Korea has never passed any laws that mention homosexuality, but this shouldn't be taken
as a sign of tolerance or acceptance. Some older Koreans insist that there are no gay
people in Korea - even though there are at least several very high-profile ones such as the
TV personality/Seoul restauranter Hong Seok-chun and transgender celebrity Ha Ri-su.

Attitudes are changing, especially among young people, but virtually all of the local
gay population (called ivan in Korean) chooses to stay firmly in closet. Gay and lesbian
travellers who publicise their sexual orientation should be prepared for some less than
positive reactions. This said, there are openly gay areas of Seoul where few will bat an
eyelid at your behaviour; CLICK HERE for more information.