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South Korea Embassy and Consulates in Kuwait
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Korea Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait, Mishref, Diplomatic Zone 2, Street 303, Block 7A, Plot 6
Phone: +965-2537-8621~3 and +965 9919-3048
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Korea may close on the following Kuwaiti and South Korean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Teacher's Day | Friday, May 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Buddha's Birthday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Waqfat Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Memorial Day | Saturday, June 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months |
1. How many South Korean Embassies/Consulates are there in Kuwait?
South Korea currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kuwait including and Kuwait City.
2 - Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of Kuwait (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Korea for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South Korean visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South Korean embassies in Kuwait?
The South Korean representative offices in Kuwait will be closed in observance of the following Kuwaiti and South Korean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Labor Day (KR) Fri, May 01, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in South Korea vs Kuwait
Seoul, South Korea time is 6:00 hours ahead of Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
14:22PMMonday, April 20, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
20:22PMMonday, April 20, 2026