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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
104 Dokseodang-Ro (Hannam-Dong) Yongsan-Gu Seoul 04420 South Korea
Phone: +82 2 2077 5900
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 21 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following South Korean and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| Chuseok Holiday | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month |
| Chuseok | Friday, September 25 | 1 month |
| Chuseok Holiday | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month |
| Armed Forces Day | Thursday, October 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Foundation Day | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day | Friday, October 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in South Korea?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Korea including and Seoul.
2 - Do South Korean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of South Korea (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in South Korea?
The South African representative offices in South Korea will be closed in observance of the following South Korean and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs South Korea
Pretoria, South Africa time is 7:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
10:39AMThursday, August 20, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
03:39AMThursday, August 20, 2026