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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: Close now (Open in 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Seollal Holiday | Monday, February 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Seollal | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Seollal Holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, February 25 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Liberation Day | Thursday, February 26 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Independence Movement Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Valentine's Day (KR) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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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
08:18AMThursday, January 29, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
02:18AMThursday, January 29, 2026