Seoul · Seoul-teukbyeolsi · South Korea

Seoul Korea Temple

DedicatedReference record

Announced: April 1, 1981
Groundbreaking: May 9, 1983
Dedicated: December 14, 1985

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Overview

Seoul Korea Temple is in Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi, South Korea. It was announced on April 1, 1981. Ground was broken on May 9, 1983. It was dedicated on December 14, 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

April 1, 1981Announced
May 9, 1983GroundbreakingMarvin J. Ashton
November 26, 1985 – December 7, 1985Public open house
December 14, 1985DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

3 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2025. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	83 feet
Order of dedication	37th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 3 sealing
Site area	1 acres
Floor area	28,057 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing