# South Korea Post Tracking: Complete Guide > Track Korea Post EMS and registered mail from South Korea. Get real-time delivery status for international and domestic Korea Post shipments. - **URL**: https://trackingadvice.com/carriers/korea-post/ - **Carrier website**: http://www.epost.go.kr/ - **Region**: asia - **Last verified**: 2026-05-06 Korea Post (우정사업본부) is the postal service operated by the Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea. Established in its modern form in 1884, Korea Post operates 3,600+ post offices and delivers mail and parcels to all 51 million South Koreans. Korea Post EMS is highly regarded internationally for its speed and reliability, particularly for K-beauty, K-pop merchandise, and other Korean e-commerce exports. Track at epost.go.kr or call 1588-1300. ## Quick facts | Fact | Detail | | --- | --- | | Korea Post EMS tracking | Korea Post EMS tracking uses UPU S10 format ending in 'KR' (e.g., EE123456789KR). | | Korea Post EMS is | Korea Post EMS is one of the fastest postal services, delivering to 100+ countries in 2-5 days. | | k-Packet is Korea Post's | k-Packet is Korea Post's low-cost tracked international service for e-commerce packages. | | Korea Post delivers Monday-Saturday; | Korea Post delivers Monday-Saturday; no standard Sunday delivery. | ## South Korea Post Tracking Number Formats | Service | Format | Example | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | character alphanumeric | E + 1 letter + 9 digits + 2-letter country code | | E prefix for EMS. Country code at end (KR for Korea). Trackable in destination country. | | Korea Post domestic parcel | 13-digit numeric | 6502201137720 | Domestic packages use a 13-digit numeric-only format. | | character | R + 1 letter + 9 digits + KR | | R prefix for registered mail. Trackable via UPU network. | ## How to Track a South Korea Post Package 1. **Get your Korea Post tracking number from the post office receipt or the seller's order page**: Get your Korea Post tracking number from the post office receipt or the seller's order page. 2. **Open https://service.epost.go.kr/trace.RetrieveEmsRigiTraceList.comm for EMS/international**: Go to https://service.epost.go.kr/trace.RetrieveEmsRigiTraceList.comm for EMS/international. 3. **Enter the tracking number**: Enter the tracking number. 4. **View the delivery status and scan history in English or Korean**: View the delivery status and scan history in English or Korean. 5. **For international items, also track on the destination country's postal service website**: For international items, also track on the destination country's postal service website. ## South Korea Post Tracking Statuses Explained | Status | Meaning | What to do | | --- | --- | --- | | Preparing to apply | The retailer has requested a shipping label but Korea Post has not yet received or scanned the item. | | | Receipt | Korea Post has physically received the package at the origin post office and it is registered in the system. | | | Preparation for shipment | The package is being prepared and consolidated for shipment to the international gateway. | | | Airline acquisition | The package has been registered with and handed to an airline for international transport. | | | Aircraft departure | The international shipment has departed from the Korean airport and is in transit to the destination country. | | | Transport company handover | The package has been transferred to a transport or logistics company for further transit. | | ## South Korea Post Shipping Services Compared | Option | Best for | Main tradeoff | Typical cost | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EMS (Express Mail Service) | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based | | k-Packet | Everyday shipping | 7-14 days | Quote-based | | International Registered Mail | Cross-border shipments | Customs and route variability | Quote-based | | International Airmail | Cross-border shipments | Customs and route variability | Quote-based | | Domestic Express | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based | ## South Korea Post Delivery Times by Service | Service | Time | Geography | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | EMS to USA | 2-4 days | | 2-4 business days | | EMS to Japan | 1-2 days | | 1-2 business days | | EMS to Europe | 3-6 days | | 3-6 business days | | EMS to Australia | 3-6 days | | 3-6 business days | | k-Packet | 7-14 days | | 7-14 business days to major destinations | | International Registered Airmail | | | 10-20+ business days | ## Common South Korea Post Tracking Problems | Issue | Cause | What to do | When to escalate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Delayed delivery due to customs or public holidays | International shipments through Korea Post are subject to customs clearance delays in the destination country. Korean public holidays can also delay initial processing. | Allow additional time during Korean national holidays (Lunar New Year, Chuseok) and peak seasons. Monitor tracking for customs status. | If no movement for more than 20 business days, contact Korea Post customer service at epost.go.kr. | | Tracking stops after 'Aircraft departure' | No scans occur during international flight. Destination country's postal operator controls subsequent updates. | Use the same tracking number on the destination country's national postal service website. Allow 7-14 days for the destination country scan to appear. | If no update in the destination country within 30 days of departure, contact Korea Post to open an international inquiry. | | Non-delivery due to incorrect address | Korea Post and partner postal operators cannot complete delivery if the address is incomplete or inaccurate. | Contact the local postal operator (or Korea Post for domestic) immediately with the corrected address. Address changes after dispatch may not always be possible. | If the package is being returned, contact the original sender to reshipment with a corrected address. | | Official Korea Post website slow or unresponsive during peak periods | The epost.go.kr site experiences slowdowns during major holidays and high-volume periods. | Use a third-party tracker such as 17TRACK or TrackingMore as an alternative during downtime. | If tracking is unavailable for more than 24 hours, try again or contact Korea Post by phone. | ## South Korea Post Tracking FAQs ### How do I track a Korea Post EMS shipment? Go to service.epost.go.kr/trace.RetrieveEmsRigiTraceList.comm and enter the 13-character tracking number (e.g., EE123456789KR). ### What is the Korea Post tracking number format? Korea Post uses UPU S10 format: 2 letters + 8 digits + check digit + 'KR' (e.g., EE123456789KR for EMS, LP123456789KR for k-Packet). ### How long does Korea Post EMS take to reach the USA? Korea Post EMS typically delivers to the USA in 2-4 business days, depending on the destination region and customs clearance time. ### What is k-Packet? k-Packet is Korea Post's low-cost tracked international parcel service for e-commerce packages (typically under 2 kg), offering better tracking than unregistered airmail. ### Why is my Korea Post tracking not updating after 'Dispatched'? Once the item leaves Korea, tracking updates depend on the destination country's postal service. Check the destination postal website for continued updates. ### How long does k-Packet take to deliver? k-Packet typically delivers in 7-14 business days to major countries, but can take longer depending on destination and customs. ### Does Korea Post deliver on Saturdays? Yes, Korea Post delivers Monday-Saturday. There is no standard Sunday delivery. ### How do I file a claim for a lost Korea Post EMS package? File an inquiry at your local Korea Post office within 6 months of the mailing date. Provide the tracking number and proof of posting. ### Can I track my Korea Post parcel on the destination country's website? Yes. For EMS and registered items, you can track on the destination postal service website (e.g., USPS for the USA) once the item arrives in that country. ### What customs fees might apply to Korea Post international packages? Destination country customs authorities determine applicable duties. In the USA, packages over $800 may be subject to duties. Recipients are responsible for paying any assessed fees. ## Get Help from South Korea Post - **Phone**: 1588-1300 - **Hours**: Mon-Fri 9 AM-6 PM KST - **Help**: http://www.epost.go.kr/ ## About South Korea Post Korea Post traces its history to the Postal Administration established in 1884 during the Joseon Dynasty. After the Korean War, the postal service was rebuilt and modernised. Korea Post was reorganised under the Ministry of Information and Communication in 1994 and has since expanded into express delivery and financial services. Korea Post operates 3,600+ post offices and handles 7+ billion postal items annually. Korea Post Savings and Korea Post Insurance are also significant financial product lines. ## Sources - [Korea Post (ePost) tracking](https://www.epost.go.kr/), Korea Post - [Korea Post (ePost) official website](https://epost.go.kr/), Korea Post