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South Korea Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Korea Embassy in London, United Kingdom
60 Buckingham Gate, London Sw1E 6Aj
Phone: +44 (0)20 7227 5500 and +44 (0)78 7650 6895
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 17 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Korea may close on the following British and South Korean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Day | Thursday, October 01 | 4 hours, 16 minutes |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 day, 4 hours |
| National Foundation Day | Saturday, October 03 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Sunday, October 04 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day | Friday, October 09 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 month |
1. How many South Korean Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?
South Korea currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.
2 - Do British citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Korea for 30 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 United Kingdom?
The South Korean representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and South Korean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Armed Forces Day (KR) Thu, Oct 01, 2026 (10 hours, 17 minutes)
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Time in South Korea vs United Kingdom
Seoul, South Korea time is 8:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
13:43PMWednesday, September 30, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
21:43PMWednesday, September 30, 2026
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