Requirements:

Transport of Human Remains

1. Certified copies of Death certificate (2)
2. Burial/Transit Permit (w/ raised seal)
3. Passport of decedent
4. Embalmer's affidavit
5. Letter of non-contagious disease from local health authority
6. Letter of preparation on funeral home letterhead
7. Funeral home letter stating: 1) only remains are inside the casket 2) flight itinerary; 3) consignee's name, address, and telephone number;
8. Metal Sealer
9. Wood bottom air tray
10. All documents must have one photocopy attached to the original
11. No inspection, fee $3.00

Transport of Cremated Remains

1. Certified copy of Death Certificate
2. Certificate of Cremation
3. Send both forms to Korean Consulate to be certified

Consulates: http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/fco/164205.htm#korea

Embassy: http://www.koreaembassyusa.org/