Do you need help right now?

If you are in danger, call one of these numbers straight away.

Are you in danger right now?

If you are in danger right now, call one of the numbers below or ask a trusted adult near you for help. This is not your fault.

On a computer, use the official site above to report or read the guidance. Tap the number on a phone to call.

1. If you can move somewhere safe, do that first.
2. Call one of the emergency numbers below. If Korean is difficult, say "I need an interpreter" or call the Danuri Call Center (1577-1366).
3. If you can, write down or photograph what happened, when and where.
4. Do not try to handle it alone. Tell a teacher, counsellor or a trusted adult.

LINKRIGHTS is not a counselling service and cannot assess your situation. Please get real help from the official organisations above.

Where to get help

Official organisations checked by LINKRIGHTS. Phone numbers and websites are only ever shown from this list.

Youth Cyber Counselling Center
Area: NationwideMental health
How they can help

Online counselling by chat, text or message board if calling feels difficult.
Languages
Korean
1388 Website
Website
Phone 1388
1388.go.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“My Korean isn't very good. Can I still get advice?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 24 September 2026
Ministry of Employment and Labor Helpline 1350
Area: NationwideWork & wages
How they can help

Advice on unpaid wages, employment contracts and how to file a wage complaint.
Languages
Korean · English · Chinese · Vietnamese · other languages
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
1350 Website
Website
Phone 1350
moel.go.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“Can I get advice in English, Chinese, Vietnamese?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Immigration Contact Center 1345 (HiKorea)
Area: NationwideStay & visa
How they can help

Multilingual advice on visa status, extensions and alien registration. Office visits are booked on HiKorea.
Languages
Korean · English · Chinese · Vietnamese · other languages
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
1345 Website
Website
Phone 1345
hikorea.go.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“Can I get advice in English, Chinese, Vietnamese?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
National Health Insurance Service 1577-1000
Area: NationwideHealth care
How they can help

Handles health insurance enrolment, premiums and eligibility, including rules for foreign residents.
Languages
Korean · English · Chinese · Vietnamese
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
1577-1000 Website
Website
Phone 1577-1000
nhis.or.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“Can I get advice in English, Chinese, Vietnamese?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
National Human Rights Commission of Korea 1331
Area: NationwideDiscrimination & rights
How they can help

A national body where you can file a complaint about discrimination based on nationality, skin colour or language. Non-citizens can file too.
Languages
Korean · English
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
1331 Website
Website
Phone 1331
humanrights.go.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“Can I get advice in English?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132
Area: NationwideLegal
How they can help

Free legal advice from a public body, with free litigation support if you meet the criteria.
Languages
Korean
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
132 Website
Website
Phone 132
klac.or.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“My Korean isn't very good. Can I still get advice?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Rainbow Youth Center for Migrant Youth
Area: NationwideEducation & schoolMental health
How they can help

A specialist centre supporting migrant-background youth with study, careers, Korean language and counselling.
Languages
Korean
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
02-733-7587 Website
Website
Phone 02-733-7587
rainbowyouth.or.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“My Korean isn't very good. Can I still get advice?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Ministry of Education
Area: NationwideEducation & school
How they can help

The government ministry with official information on school admission, transfer and recognition of prior study.
Languages
Korean · English
Website
Website
moe.go.kr
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Government Complaints Hotline 110 (e-People)
Area: Nationwide
How they can help

A single government window that tells you which office handles your issue, and lets you file a complaint.
Languages
Korean · English
Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00
110 Website
Website
Phone 110
epeople.go.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“Can I get advice in English?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Local Family Center (Multicultural Family Support)
Area: NationwideLocal centresFamilyEducation & school
How they can help

Local centres offering Korean lessons, interpretation and study support. On the Family Center portal (familynet), choose your city or province to see nearby centres and their contact details.
1577-9337 Find one near you
Find one near you
Phone 1577-9337
familynet.or.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“My Korean isn't very good. Can I still get advice?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 16 September 2026
Foreign Workforce Counseling Center 1577-0071
Area: NationwideWork & wages
How they can help

A phone service where foreign workers and employers can get advice about problems at work, in 18 languages. Run by HRD Korea on behalf of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
Languages
Korean · other languages
Opening hours
09:00-18:00
More details
Closed
Open every day of the year
1577-0071
Official information
Phone 1577-0071
gov.kr
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“My Korean isn't very good. Can I still get advice?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 16 September 2026
Migrant Workers Support Centers
Area: NationwideWork & wagesEducation & school
How they can help

Where foreign workers who came through the Employment Permit System can take Korean and everyday law classes and get advice about problems at work. According to Government24 there are 19 centres nationwide. You can also get phone advice about problems at work from the Foreign Workforce Counseling Center (1577-0071).
Official information
gov.kr
Last reviewed 21 September 2026
Legal Home Doctor (Ministry of Justice)
Area: NationwideLegalWork & wages
How they can help

Ministry of Justice lawyers based in cities and districts nationwide give free legal advice to vulnerable groups, such as marriage migrant women, on debts, leases, divorce and work problems. Book by phone with your nearest local office to visit or talk by phone, or apply for online advice on the website.
Opening hours
Weekdays 10:00-17:00
Find one near you
Find one near you
lawhomedoctor.moj.go.kr
Last reviewed 16 September 2026
Mental Health Crisis Line 1577-0199
Emergency line
Area: NationwideMental health
How they can help

A specialist mental health phone line that runs separately from 109. You can talk about mental health problems such as depression or anxiety.
Opening hours
24 hours
1577-0199
Phone 1577-0199
What to say once the call connects
“Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about something.”
“My Korean isn't very good. Can I still get advice?”
“Can young people get advice here too?”
“Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.
Last reviewed 16 September 2026

Do you need help right now?

Are you in danger right now?

Where to get help

Youth Cyber Counselling Center

Ministry of Employment and Labor Helpline 1350

Immigration Contact Center 1345 (HiKorea)

National Health Insurance Service 1577-1000

National Human Rights Commission of Korea 1331

Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132

Rainbow Youth Center for Migrant Youth

Ministry of Education

Government Complaints Hotline 110 (e-People)

Local Family Center (Multicultural Family Support)

Foreign Workforce Counseling Center 1577-0071

Migrant Workers Support Centers

Legal Home Doctor (Ministry of Justice)

Mental Health Crisis Line 1577-0199