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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
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 1 hours 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 6 days, 10 hours |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks |
| Parents' Day | Friday, May 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Teacher's Day | Friday, May 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Buddha's Birthday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Memorial Day | Saturday, June 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (6 days, 8 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
15:20PMMonday, April 20, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
08:20AMMonday, April 20, 2026