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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 (Lunch time)
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 (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following South Korean and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 0 minutes |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 13 hours, 11 minutes |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 days, 13 hours |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| World Day against Trafficking in Persons | Thursday, July 30 | 6 days, 13 hours |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
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 2026/2024:
- Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs South Korea
Washington D.C., United States time is 15:00 hours behind Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
12:48PMThursday, July 23, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
21:48PMWednesday, July 22, 2026