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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Sejong-Daero 19-Gil 24 Seoul Jung-Gu 04519 South Korea
Phone: +82 (0)2 3210 5500
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following South Korean and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 19 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Seollal Holiday | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in South Korea?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Korea including and Seoul.
2 - Do South Korean citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of South Korea (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in South Korea?
The British representative offices in South Korea will be closed in observance of the following South Korean and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- 2nd January (GB) Fri, Jan 02, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs South Korea
London, United Kingdom time is 9:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
06:14AMFriday, January 02, 2026
London, United Kingdom
21:14PMThursday, January 01, 2026