Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea)
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South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA; Korean: 외교부; Hanja: 外交部) is in charge of the country's foreign relations, as well as handling matters related to overseas Korean nationals. It was established on 17 July 1948.
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외교부 外交部 Oegyobu | |
MOFA headquarters in Seoul | |
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Formed | 17 July 1948 |
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Jurisdiction | Government of South Korea |
Headquarters | 60, Sajik-ro 8-gil Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-787, South Korea 37.573568°N 126.975080°E / 37.573568; 126.975080 |
Annual budget | KR₩1,520 billion (about US$646 million) (2010)[1] |
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Website | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English) |
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Its main office is located in the MOFA Building in Jongno District, Seoul.[2] The ministry previously had its headquarters in a facility in Doryeom-dong in Jongno District.[3]