Korea in India — Complete contact information for embassies, KOTRA, Korean banks, and Korean associations

in new delhiEmbassy of the Republic of Korea in Indiais the most important official outlet for Koreans in India. The embassy has separate phone numbers and emails for each task, so it is much faster to contact the number that suits your business directly.

Consulate Generals in Mumbai and Chennai

If you live in the western or southern regions far from Delhi, it is convenient to use your local consulate general.

• Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai: +91-22-2100-7000
• Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai: +91-44-4061-5500

In addition, Seoul’sConsular Call Center (+82-2-3210-0404)is open 24 hours a day, so you can receive help in Korean even in emergency situations during the early morning hours when it is difficult to connect with the local embassy. Inquiries about Korean visas for Indian employees or acquaintances must be processed quickly by calling the visa dedicated line (+91-11-4200-7046).

If you are doing business or doing market research in India.KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency)is the first partner. KOTRA has trade offices in six cities across India, so you can receive local support no matter which region you enter. You can receive Indian market trends regularly by subscribing to the news magazine emailing service on the KOTRA website.

Other economic and trade support organizations

• Korea International Trade Association (KITA): +91-01244239625 / kitain@kita.net — Inquiries can be made regarding weekly economic trends in India.
• Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP): +91-11-4075-8095 — Korea-India Economic Cooperation Forum Schedule: admin.delhi@kiep.go.kr
• World Korean Trade Association New Delhi Branch (OKTA): +91 74287 55265 (KakaoTalk ID: Namaskap4)
• Invest India Korea Plus: +91-92895-30937 — Indian government’s window for attracting investment from Korean companies
• Korea Small and Medium Venture Enterprises Corporation (KOSME): +91-12-4406-9991
• Korea Small and Medium Business Association (KOSMA) in India: +91-72908-36915
• Korea Export-Import Bank (KEXIM): +91-11-4072 5600
• Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (KSURE): +91-4057-5045~7
• National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA): +91-408-519-5749
• Gyeonggi Business Center (GBC): Bengaluru +91 82860 00621, Mumbai +91 22 6143 7400
• Chungcheongnam-do Economic Promotion Agency: +91-81306-83599
• Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO): +91 96500 32677 / +91 90018 99742
• Korea-India Research and Innovation Center (IKCRI):+91-99997-67564

If you are a small or medium-sized business, it is efficient to select an organization that suits your situation, such as KOSME/KOSMA, or if you need to connect with a local government, GBC (Gyeonggi) or Chungnam Economic Promotion Agency.

Ultimately, the strong support of life in India is people. Area with a high concentration of KoreansKorean Association in GurgaonIt serves as a hub for obtaining local settlement information and community event news.

• Korean Association in India, Gurugram: +91-12-4405-9245

New Delhi'sKorean Cultural Center (KCC)is a space connecting Korea and India through Korean language classes, cultural events, etc. For inquiries about your child's education or your Indian acquaintance's Korean language learning, please call the education team's direct number.

• Korean Cultural Center main number: +91-11-4334-5000
• Korean Cultural Center Education Team: +91-11-4334-5041
• Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA): +91-11-4334-5045 — K-content related business inquiries
• Korea Tourism Organization (KTO): +91-12-4464-9191 — Korea tourism promotion and information

As can be seen from the fact that KOCCA uses the same number number (+91-11-4334-50xx) as the Korean Cultural Center, KOCCA operates in the same building, so content and culture-related matters can be handled together in one visit. The Korean Association is especially useful for the families of expatriates who are new to their posts, as information about their daily lives, such as hospitals, schools, and grocery stores, is shared most quickly within the community. Because living environments in India vary greatly depending on the region, connecting in advance to a Korean network in the city you will live in will greatly shorten the settlement period.

In IndiaCorporation, People, Nonghyup, Shinhan, Woori, HanaSix Korean banks are operating in the country. Since branch distribution varies by city, it is important to first check which banks are located in your city. DelhiNCR (New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida) has the largest selection, and there are also branches in industrial cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune.

Based on the number of branchesShinhan Bank (6 locations)It is the most widely spread, followed by Woori Bank (5 locations), Hana Bank (4 locations), and Kookmin Bank (3 locations). If you live in Noida, it is good to remember that Nonghyup Bank is the only local Korean bank, and the Bengaluru area is handled by Hana Bank's Devanahalli branch.

The institutions introduced so far can be summarized by applying them to actual situations as follows. These are good numbers to have on your phone during the first week of your arrival in India.

emergency situation

1. Incident/Accident Occurrence: Embassy Incident and Accident Manager +91-11-4200-7093 (email india_probe@mofa.go.kr)
2. Emergency outside business hours: Embassy emergency contact number +91-99535-96008 (24 hours)
3. When connection to local embassy is not possible: Seoul Consulate Call Center +82-2-3210-0404 (24 hours)

Administration/Visa

1. Passport reissue/consular confirmation: New Delhi +91-11-4200-7087, Mumbai +91-22-2100-7000, Chennai +91-44-4061-5500
2. Korean visa for Indian employees and family members: Embassy Visa Department +91-11-4200-7046

Business/Life

1. Market research and buyer discovery: Nearby KOTRA Trade Center (6 cities including New Delhi +91-11-4230-6300)
2. Corporate difficulties: Embassy Corporate Civil Service +91-11-4200-7042
3. Account opening/remittance: Korean bank branch in your city of residence (refer to the table above)
4. Settlement information and community: Korean Association in India Gurgaon +91-12-4405-9245
5. Korean language classes and cultural events: Korean Cultural Center +91-11-4334-5000

India is a large country, spanning over 2,000 km from Delhi to Chennai. soDo everything at the New Delhi EmbassyRather, it is a basic skill of living in India to first understand the jurisdictional embassies, trade offices, and banks in your region. Based on this list, create your own ‘contact card’ tailored to your city.