South Korean Embassy in London
Embassy 
South Korea London, United Kingdom
- Address
- 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ
- Phone
- +44 20 7227 5500
- Website
- overseas.mofa.go.kr
- Fax
- +44 20 7227 5503
Head of mission: Heung Chong Kim
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of South Korea: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 October 2026
South Korea’s embassy to the United Kingdom is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ. No visa is needed by British citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the South Korean embassy in London
| Monday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The South Korean embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
South Korea visa for British citizens
United KingdomSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
South KoreaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of South Korea
No visa is needed by British citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
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South Korea’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Edinburgh
5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ
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All missions of South Korea in the United Kingdom (3)
Besides the South Korean embassy in London, South Korea has 2 other missions in the United Kingdom. Honorary consulates: Edinburgh. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Seoul.
Good to know
About the South Korean embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Korea in London. It is headed by Heung Chong Kim, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ. The record for the South Korean embassy in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
South Korean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
When the South Korean embassy in London is closed
The South Korean embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of South Korea such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the South Korean embassy in London
Current procedures for the South Korean embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South Korean embassy in London
Within 1 km of the South Korean embassy in London there are 13 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South Korean Embassy in London?
The South Korean embassy in London is at 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ.
What are the opening hours of the South Korean Embassy in London?
The South Korean embassy in London is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the South Korean Embassy in London open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South Korean embassy in London do not include Saturday.
When is the South Korean Embassy in London closed?
The South Korean embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Korea.
Do British citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by British citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
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