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Remand prison · Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Seoul Detention Center

서울구치소

Seoul Detention Center (서울구치소), a remand prison, is based in Uiwang, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is run by the Korea Correctional Service. The one other place of detention in Uiwang-si is Gobong Middle and High School (Seoul Juvenile Reformatory). Its telephone number, official website and address are listed below, with an interactive map. The nearest other entry in the atlas is Cheonggye Police Box, about 1.1 km away.

Location

Where it stands

Uiwang-si · 7 facilities on this plate

Particulars

Particulars

Type
Remand prison
Local name
서울구치소
Operator
법무부 교정본부
District
Uiwang-si
Region
Gyeonggi-do
Country
South Korea
Vicinity

Also in Uiwang-si

All of Uiwang-si

Questions

Frequently asked

What is the address of Seoul Detention Center?

Seoul Detention Center is at 143, Anyangpangyo-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

How can I call Seoul Detention Center?

You can reach Seoul Detention Center on +82 31-423-6100. If the line has changed, the agency's website will have the current number.

Can I find out if someone is held at Seoul Detention Center?

Prison services in South Korea generally do not publish inmate lists. Contact Seoul Detention Center on +82 31-423-6100 or the Korea Correctional Service, who can explain what information they are able to share.

What is the local name of Seoul Detention Center?

Locally it is known as 서울구치소. Use this name when asking for directions or writing to the facility.

How do I find Seoul Detention Center on a map?

Seoul Detention Center is at 37.3963° N, 126.9879° E. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

How can I contact Seoul Detention Center online?

The official website is linked on this page. Use it for general questions; urgent matters are best handled by phone.

What type of institution is Seoul Detention Center?

Seoul Detention Center is a remand prison run by the Korea Correctional Service. Remand prisons mainly hold people awaiting trial or a final judgment.

How do I visit someone at Seoul Detention Center?

Most facilities ask visitors to book ahead and to show photo ID on arrival. Seoul Detention Center's own visiting times and dress rules are the ones that count, so check with the facility on +82 31-423-6100 first.

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