There is provided an embedded multilayer ceramic electronic component including: a ceramic body including dielectric layers, having first and second lateral surfaces opposing one another, and having a thickness equal to or less than 250 μm; a first internal electrode and a second internal electrode disposed to face one another with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween; a first external electrode formed on the first lateral surface of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the first internal electrode and a second external electrode formed on the second lateral surface and electrically connected to the second internal electrode; and metal layers formed on the first external electrode and the second external electrode, respectively, and including copper (Cu), wherein when a thickness of the metal layers is tp, tp≧5 μm may be satisfied.