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United States Embassy and Consulates in South Korea
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United States Embassy in Seoul, South Korea
188 Sejong-Daero, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2 397 4114
Working hours: Close now
United States Consulate in Busan, South Korea
993, Joongangdae-Ro, Busanjin-Gu, Room 612 (Lotte Gold Rose) Busan, Korea
Phone: (+82) 51 863-0731 / 2
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following South Korean and U.S. holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | Tuesday, November 25 | 1 day, 22 hours |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27 | 3 days, 22 hours |
| Presidents' Day | Friday, November 28 | 4 days, 22 hours |
| International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People | Saturday, November 29 | 5 days, 22 hours |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 30 | 6 days, 22 hours |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in South Korea?
United States currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Korea including Seoul and Busan.
2 - Do South Korean citizens need a visa for United States?
Citizens of South Korea (holders of regular passports) can travel to United States for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a U.S. visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in South Korea?
The U.S. representative offices in South Korea will be closed in observance of the following South Korean and U.S. holidays in 2025/2024:
- International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (US) Tue, Nov 25, 2025 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in United States vs South Korea
Washington D.C., United States time is 16:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
03:58AMSunday, November 23, 2025
Washington D.C., United States
11:58AMSaturday, November 22, 2025