Embassies and consulates in Busan

  • 12 missions
  • 11 countries
  • most embassies are in Seoul

Embassies and consulates in Busan

Busan has 12 foreign missions from 11 countries: 1 embassy, 5 consulates general, 3 consulates and 3 honorary consulates. The embassies to South Korea are in Seoul, about 330 km away.

Public holidays in Busan

Public holidays in South Korea

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Lunar New Year

    Saturday

The missions in Busan close on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Lunar New Year on Saturday 6 February 2027.

Other cities in South Korea

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Foreign missions in Busan

Among the countries with a mission in Busan are China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, Vietnam, Canada, Taiwan and the United States.

Types of mission in Busan

By type, Busan has 1 embassy, 5 consulates general, 3 consulates and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Busan offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in South Korea

Besides Busan, towns in South Korea with foreign missions are Seoul (86), Jeju City (3) and Gwangju (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Busan?

There are 12 foreign missions on record in Busan: 1 embassy, 5 consulates general, 3 consulates and 3 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Busan?

Missions from 11 countries are based in Busan, among them China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia and Vietnam.

Is there an embassy in Busan?

Busan has 1 mission listed as an embassy, but most embassies to South Korea are in Seoul.

When are the missions in Busan closed?

The missions in Busan close on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.