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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 2 weeks |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 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:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (3 days, 2 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs South Korea
London, United Kingdom time is 8:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
21:04PMWednesday, October 21, 2026
London, United Kingdom
13:04PMWednesday, October 21, 2026