US Embassy in Korea 2024 - Contact, Hours & Holidays
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul is situated in Gwanghwamun Square. You can handle visa-related matters and contact them in case of emergencies if you are a U.S. citizen. Consulate services are also available in Busan. Here is information about the location, office hours, and holiday schedule. Note the Embassy closes for both U.S. and Korean public holidays.
U.S. Embassy in Seoul Contact Information
- 📍 Address: U.S. Embassy in Seoul, 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- 🔗 Website: 🔗 U.S. Embassy in South Korea
- 🔗 Make an appointment: 🔗 Official Website's 'Make an Appointment' Page
- 📞 Phone: +82 (0)2 397-4114
- 🕑 Office Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Korean Time (Closed on South Korean and U.S. holidays).
- 🚨 U.S. Citizens with Emergencies:
- 📧 support-acs-southkorea@usvisascheduling.com
- 📞 Phone: +82 (0)2 397-4114
- Closed on Wednesdays afternoons and both U.S. and Korean Holidays.
- 🌏 For Visa Related enquiries:
- 📧 support-southkorea@usvisascheduling.com
- 📞 Phone in South Korea: 070-4784-4054 (without the area code) or (02) 6009-9170
- 📞 Phone in the United States: (703) 520-2234
🟠 You can find the US Embassy at Gwanghwamun Square, right in the middle of Seoul. Behind Gwanghwamun are Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Blue House. In the square, you'll find statues honoring Korean heroes. This place also represents Korean democracy, as it's where candlelight rallies have been held. You can find more information in this post📌:
U.S. Consulate in Busan Contact Information
- 📍 Address: 993, Joongangdae-Ro, Busanjin-Gu, Room 612 (Lotte Gold Rose) Busan, Korea
- 🕑 Office Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 08:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Korean Time (Closed on South Korean and U.S. holidays).
U.S. Embassy in South Korea 2024 Holidays
The U.S. Embassy in South Korea is closed on both Korean and U.S. holidays.
If you're curious about Korean holidays and what they celebrate, check out this post📌:
| Date | Day | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day | U.S., South Korea |
| January 15 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday | U.S. |
| February 9, 12 | Friday, Monday | Seol-Nal (Lunar New Year's Day) | South Korea |
| February 19 | Monday | Washington's Birthday | U.S. |
| March 1 | Friday | Sam Il Jul (Independence Movement Day) | South Korea |
| May 6 | Monday | Orininal(Children's Day) | South Korea |
| May 27 | Monday | Memorial Day | U.S. |
| June 6 | Thursday | Hyun Choong Il (Memorial Day) | South Korea |
| June 19 | Wednesday | Juneteenth Day | U.S. |
| July 4 | Thursday | Independence Day | U.S. |
| August 15 | Thursday | Kwang Bok Jul (Independence Day) | South Korea |
| September 2 | Monday | Labor Day | U.S. |
| September 16, 17, 18 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Days) | South Korea |
| October 3 | Thursday | Kae Chun Jul (Nat'l Foundation Day) | South Korea |
| October 14 | Monday | Columbus Day | U.S. |
| November 11 | Monday | Veterans Day | U.S. |
| November 28 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | U.S. |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | U.S., South Korea |
Check out my next post for embassy info if you're from another country📌:
Australian Embassy in Korea:
Embassy of Canada in Seoul:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Seoul:
Credits
The images featured in this post are courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in South Korea website.