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School & Education

Enrolment, school life, further study, discrimination

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  • School & Education

    I faced discrimination or bullying at school

    Being teased or treated worse because of your country, skin colour or accent is discrimination. You do not have to put up with it.

  • School & Education

    I want to enrol in a Korean school

    Young people living in Korea can attend school regardless of nationality or visa status. How you enrol depends on your age and previous schooling.

Where to get help

  • Youth Helpline 1388

    Emergency line

    Area: NationwideMental healthViolence & safety

    How they can help

    A helpline for young people aged 9-24 about any worry: home, violence, school, or the future. Your call is confidential.

    Languages
    Korean
    Opening hours
    24 hours
    1388 Website

    kyci.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?”
    • “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

  • 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

    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

  • Danuri Call Center 1577-1366

    Emergency line

    Area: NationwideFamilyViolence & safety

    How they can help

    A 24-hour multilingual call center for migrants, covering daily-life questions and violence support.

    Languages
    Korean · English · Chinese · Vietnamese · other languages
    Opening hours
    24 hours
    1577-1366 Website

    liveinkorea.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

  • School Violence Report 117

    Emergency line

    Area: NationwideViolence & safetyEducation & school

    How they can help

    Report bullying or violence at school by phone or text message (#117).

    Languages
    Korean
    Opening hours
    24 hours
    117 Website

    safe182.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?”
    • “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 27 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

    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

  • 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

    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