Apostolic Nunciature to South Korea
The Apostolic Nunciature to Korea (Latin: Nuntiatura Apostolica in Corea, Korean: 주한 교황청 대사관) is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in South Korea. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio resides in Seoul.
| Apostolic Nunciature to Korea | |
|---|---|
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Address | Gungjeong-dong, Jongno-gu |
| Apostolic Nuncio | Giovanni Gaspari |
The Holy See consistently refers to Korea when making appointments, never South Korea or North Korea. The Holy See has no relationship with the government of North Korea; in 2018, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's invitation to Pope Francis to visit North Korea was relayed through South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
The Internunciature to Korea was created on 11 December 1963. and made the Nunciature to Korea on 5 September 1966.
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