Consulates in Gwangju
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in Seoul
Embassies and consulates in Gwangju
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Consulate General of China in Gwangju919-6 919-6, Wolsan-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea) 503-230
The only foreign mission in Gwangju is the consulate general of China. The embassies to South Korea are in Seoul, about 268 km away.
Public holidays in Gwangju
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Lunar New Year
The consulate general of China closes 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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Other cities in South Korea
Outside Gwangju, missions in South Korea are found in Seoul (86), Busan (12) and Jeju City (3).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Gwangju?
There is one foreign mission on record in Gwangju: the consulate general of China.
Is there an embassy in Gwangju?
No. The embassies to South Korea are in Seoul, about 268 km away; Gwangju has the consulate general of China.
When is the consulate general in Gwangju closed?
The consulate general of China closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of China.