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South Korea Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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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: Close now (Open in 2 hours 45 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
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Stephen Lawrence Day	Wednesday, April 22	11 hours, 44 minutes
Shakespeare Day	Thursday, April 23	1 day, 11 hours
Labor Day	Friday, May 01	1 week, 2 days
Early May Bank Holiday	Monday, May 04	1 week, 5 days
Lag B'Omer	Tuesday, May 05	1 week, 6 days
Parents' Day	Friday, May 08	2 weeks, 2 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	3 weeks, 1 day
Teacher's Day	Friday, May 15	3 weeks, 2 days
Shavuot	Friday, May 22	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

Stephen Lawrence Day (GB & GB) Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (17 hours, 45 minutes)

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Visa Information

South Korean visa requirements for British citizens

Time in South Korea vs United Kingdom

Seoul, South Korea time is 8:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 06:15^AMTuesday, April 21, 2026

Seoul, South Korea 14:15^PMTuesday, April 21, 2026