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South Korea Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 5 hours 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 days, 7 hours |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Chuseok Holiday | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Chuseok | Friday, September 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Summer Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (2 days, 13 hours)
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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
10:24AMFriday, July 31, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
18:24PMFriday, July 31, 2026
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