Essential Emergency Contacts in Korea

Police: 112 - For crimes, accidents, or any situation requiring police assistance. English interpretation is available. Fire/Ambulance: 119 - For medical emergencies, fires, and rescue services. Dispatchers can connect to English interpreters. Emergency Medical Information: 1339 - 24-hour medical consultation service with foreign language support. They can guide you to appropriate hospitals. Coast Guard: 122 - For maritime emergencies along Korea's coastlines.

Korea Travel Hotline: 1330 - The most useful number for tourists. Available 24/7 in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. They help with directions, translation, travel information, and complaints. Tourist Police: Look for officers in distinctive uniforms at major tourist areas. They speak foreign languages and help with tourist-related issues. Seoul Global Center: 02-2075-4180 - Assistance for foreigners living in or visiting Seoul, including translation and counseling services. Dasan Call Center: 120 - Seoul's general information line that can assist with various inquiries and connect you to appropriate services.

International clinics exist in major cities with English-speaking staff. In Seoul, Severance Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, and Asan Medical Center have international patient centers. Pharmacies (약국, yakguk) are abundant. Pharmacists can recommend over-the-counter medicines. Few speak English, so using a translation app helps. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Korea has excellent medical care, but costs can be high for foreigners. International hospitals can help with insurance claims. COVID-19 hotline: 1339 - For pandemic-related health inquiries and testing information.

Your embassy can assist with lost passports, emergencies involving citizens, and legal issues. Major embassies in Seoul include: - US Embassy: 02-397-4114 - UK Embassy: 02-3210-5500 - Canadian Embassy: 02-3783-6000 - Australian Embassy: 02-2003-0100 - Japanese Embassy: 02-2170-5200 - Chinese Embassy: 02-738-1038 Credit Card Loss: Contact your bank's international number. Most international cards can be blocked online or via app. Lost & Found: Seoul Metro lost items - 02-6110-1122. National police lost & found - 182.