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Human Rights & Discrimination

Discrimination, violence, abuse, reporting

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  • Human Rights & Discrimination

    I was discriminated against for being a foreigner

    Being treated worse because of nationality, skin colour, language or religion is discrimination. You do not have to accept it, and you can file a complaint.

  • Human Rights & Discrimination

    I'm experiencing violence or threats

    No one has the right to hit or threaten you. If you are in danger now, call 112. If it is not urgent, you can first talk to 1388 or 1366.

Where to get help

  • Police (112)

    Emergency line

    Area: NationwideViolence & safety

    How they can help

    Call this number when you are in immediate danger: violence, crime, or abuse. You can ask for an interpreter.

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

    police.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

  • Women Emergency Hotline 1366

    Emergency line

    Area: NationwideViolence & safetyFamily

    How they can help

    24-hour support for domestic violence, sexual violence and dating violence, including emergency shelter.

    Languages
    Korean
    Opening hours
    24 hours
    1366 Website

    women1366.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 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