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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 (Open in 2 hours 27 minutes)
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 (Open in 2 hours 27 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln's Birthday | Thursday, February 12 | 0 minutes |
| Friday the 13th | Friday, February 13 | 19 hours, 26 minutes |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 19 hours |
| Susan B. Anthony's Birthday | Sunday, February 15 | 2 days, 19 hours |
| Daisy Gatson Bates Day | Monday, February 16 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 19 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 2026/2024:
- Lincoln's Birthday (US) Thu, Feb 12, 2026 (0 minutes)
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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
06:33AMThursday, February 12, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
14:33PMWednesday, February 11, 2026