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Kuwait Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Kuwait Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
Dongbinggo-Dong, Yongsan-Ku 140-817 Seoul South Korea
Phone: +82 2 749 3688 and +82 2 749 3689
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 12 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Kuwait may close on the following South Korean and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Day | Friday, July 17 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months |
| Chuseok Holiday | Thursday, September 24 | 3 months |
| Chuseok | Friday, September 25 | 3 months |
| Chuseok Holiday | Saturday, September 26 | 3 months |
| Armed Forces Day | Thursday, October 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| National Foundation Day | Saturday, October 03 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day | Friday, October 09 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Kuwaiti Embassies/Consulates are there in South Korea?
Kuwait currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Korea including and Seoul.
2 - Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
South Korean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Kuwait. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Kuwait in South Korea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Kuwaiti embassies in South Korea?
The Kuwaiti representative offices in South Korea will be closed in observance of the following South Korean and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026/2024:
- Constitution Day (KR) Fri, Jul 17, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Kuwait vs South Korea
Kuwait City, Kuwait time is 6:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
13:48PMMonday, June 22, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
07:48AMMonday, June 22, 2026