Emergency Contacts
Essential numbers and contacts for foreigners in Korea. Save or print this page.
☎️ Dial Immediately — Core Emergencies
Core Emergency Numbers
Ambulance / Fire (소방·구급)
Fire and rescue, ambulance request. Some English interpretation available.
Police (경찰)
Crime reporting, police dispatch for urgent situations.
Medical Helpline (의료상담)
Emergency medical consultation, hospital guidance. Basic English support available.
Coast Guard (해양경찰)
Marine accidents and distress at sea.
Foreigner Support Lines
Immigration Info Center (외국인종합안내)
Visa, residence, and immigration inquiries. Multilingual support.
Korea Tourism Helpline (관광안내)
Travel info, interpreter connection (short-term), complaints.
Seoul City Helpline (다산콜센터)
General Seoul city services. Interpreter connection available.
Mental Health Crisis Line (자살예방)
Mental health crisis counseling. English interpreter can be requested.
Women's Emergency Line (여성긴급전화)
Counseling and protection for domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Government & Legal
Consumer Protection (소비자상담)
Product/service damage, refund disputes, consumer complaints.
Labor Ministry (고용노동부)
Wage theft, unfair dismissal, labor contract disputes.
Lost & Found (경찰 유실물)
Report lost or found items. Subway/bus lost items handled separately by each operator.
National Health Insurance (국민건강보험)
Insurance eligibility, payment, and benefit inquiries.
Financial Emergency
🏛️ Embassies in Seoul (주한 대사관)
⚠️ Embassy numbers may change. Verify the latest info on your home country's foreign ministry website before travelling.