Police (112)
Emergency lineHow they can help
Call this number when you are in immediate danger: violence, crime, or abuse. You can ask for an interpreter.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Where to get help
Official organisations checked by LINKRIGHTS. Phone numbers and websites are only ever shown from this list.
Before you call, try saying this
If you are not sure how to start the call, use these sentences as a guide. They are only examples and do not replace advice from the organisation.
- 1. “Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice.”
- 2. “This is what happened. (Briefly say when, where and what happened.)”
- 3. “Is there anything I can do? What should I prepare?”
Tips for the call
- If Korean is hard for you, ask: "Can I get advice in another language?"
- Keep dates, places and things like text messages or contracts next to you so it is easier to explain.
- You only need to give your name or contact details if the counsellor asks for them.
Follow the organisation's own guidance on how advice works. If you are in danger now, call 112 (police) or 119 (ambulance) straight away.
Emergency
Ambulance & Fire (119)
Emergency lineHow they can help
Call for an ambulance when someone is badly hurt or very ill, or when there is a fire.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Women Emergency Hotline 1366
Emergency lineHow they can help
24-hour support for domestic violence, sexual violence and dating violence, including emergency shelter.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어
School Violence Report 117
Emergency lineHow they can help
Report bullying or violence at school by phone or text message (#117).
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어
Suicide Prevention Hotline 109
Emergency lineHow they can help
Call any time, 24 hours a day, when things feel too hard. Calls are free, and counselling through social media (Madeullaen) is also available. Since January 2024 the former 1393 line has been merged into 109. (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Mental Health Crisis Line 1577-0199
Emergency lineHow 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
- Area
- Nationwide
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Youth services
Youth Helpline 1388
Emergency lineHow they can help
A helpline for young people aged 9-24 about any worry: home, violence, school, or the future. Your call is confidential.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어
Youth Cyber Counselling Center
How they can help
Online counselling by chat, text or message board if calling feels difficult.
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어
Migrant support
Danuri Call Center 1577-1366
Emergency lineHow they can help
A 24-hour multilingual call center for migrants, covering daily-life questions and violence support.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Rainbow Youth Center for Migrant Youth
How they can help
A specialist centre supporting migrant-background youth with study, careers, Korean language and counselling.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어
Reviewed 6 September 2026
Local Family Center (Multicultural Family Support)
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.
- Area
- Nationwide
Foreign Workforce Counseling Center 1577-0071
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.
- Opening hours
- 09:00-18:00
- Closed
- Open every day of the year
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · +
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Migrant Workers Support Center (Korea Center)
How they can help
Offers Korean classes, everyday legal education and advice on problems at work. There are 9 hub centres and 31 local centres nationwide; this number is for the Korea Center in Seoul.
- Area
- Seoul
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Korea Migrant Women Human Rights Center (Seoul Migrant Women Counseling Center)
How they can help
A specialist organisation giving rights-based counselling to migrant women facing domestic violence, divorce or family conflict. Counsellors speak Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, Mongolian and English.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Seoul
- Languages
- English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Seoul Foreign Residents Center: free counselling
How they can help
Five free one-to-one counselling sessions for adult foreign residents who live, work or study in Seoul, in Korean, English or Chinese. Applications for 2026 run from February to October and may close early if the budget runs out.
- Address
- Daerim-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul View map
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Public bodies
Ministry of Employment and Labor Helpline 1350
How they can help
Advice on unpaid wages, employment contracts and how to file a wage complaint.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Immigration Contact Center 1345 (HiKorea)
How they can help
Multilingual advice on visa status, extensions and alien registration. Office visits are booked on HiKorea.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
National Health Insurance Service 1577-1000
How they can help
Handles health insurance enrolment, premiums and eligibility, including rules for foreign residents.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt
National Human Rights Commission of Korea 1331
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.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English
Ministry of Education
How they can help
The government ministry with official information on school admission, transfer and recognition of prior study.
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English
Reviewed 6 September 2026
Government Complaints Hotline 110 (e-People)
How they can help
A single government window that tells you which office handles your issue, and lets you file a complaint.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어 · English
Legal advice
Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132
How they can help
Free legal advice from a public body, with free litigation support if you meet the criteria.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Area
- Nationwide
- Languages
- 한국어
Legal Home Doctor (Ministry of Justice)
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
- Area
- Nationwide
Reviewed 16 September 2026