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 · +
Rights information
Hospital & Health
Using hospitals, health insurance, medical support
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- Hospital & Health
아픈데 병원에 어떻게 가야 하나요?
한국에서는 보통 동네 병원(의원)에 먼저 가고, 필요하면 큰 병원으로 갑니다. 언어가 걱정된다면 통역 도움을 받을 수 있습니다.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 한국어 - Hospital & Health
Can foreign residents join the national health insurance?
Yes, if you meet the conditions. Health insurance greatly reduces what you pay at a hospital.
Reviewed 6 September 2026
Where to get help
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
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 · +
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
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