On 7 November 2016, Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Korea was inaugurated in Žilina, Dolný Val No. 5 by official unveiling of the consular plaque on the facade of the building. The unveiling was performed by His Excellency Taero Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Slovakia, Mr. Juraj Blanár, President of the Žilina Selfgoverning Region, Mr. Igor Choma, Mayor of Žilina, and Mr. Oldřich Kovář, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea.