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  • Ambulance & Fire (119)

    Emergency line

    Area: NationwideViolence & safetyHealth care

    How they can help

    Call for an ambulance when someone is badly hurt or very ill, or when there is a fire.

    Languages
    Korean · English · Chinese · Vietnamese · other languages
    Opening hours
    24 hours
    119 Website

    nfa.go.kr

    What to say once the call connects
    • “Please help me. I am in danger right now.”
    • “I am at ___. (If you do not know the address, name a building or shop you can see)”
    • “Korean is difficult for me. I need an interpreter.”

    These are examples only. Please follow the organisation's own instructions.

    Last reviewed 27 September 2026

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    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

    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

  • 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

    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