Embassy of China, Seoul
| Embassy of the People's Republic China in Seoul
Chinese: 中国驻韩国大使馆 Korean: 주 대한민국 중화인민공화국대사관 | |
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| Location | Myeong-dong District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Address | 27 2nd St, Myeong-dong District, Seoul |
| Ambassador | Xing Haiming |
| Website | Chinese Embassy to South Korea |
Embassy of China in Seoul (Chinese: 中国驻韩国大使馆 ; Korean: 주 대한민국 중화인민공화국대사관), is the official diplomatic mission of the People's Republic of China to South Korea. The embassy is located at 83-7 2nd St, Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea. The current ambassador is Xing Haiming.
It was originally purchased by Qing merchants and built as the "Qing Merchant Guild Hall". In 1883, it was renamed to the "Qing Mansion". In 1885, when Yuan Shikai went to Joseon to negotiate trade matters, it was renamed again to the "Prime Minister's Office".