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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.

Source
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family See sources
Last reviewed
6 September 2026
This translation was prepared by the LINKRIGHTS team and is still being checked. If anything is unclear, ask one of the organisations below.

Is this your situation?

  • I'm being hurt at home.
  • Someone keeps threatening me and scaring me.
  • I'm worried that reporting it will cause problems for me or my family.
  • I have nowhere to go right now.

Rights you should know

  • Everyone has the right to be safe

    Whatever your nationality, age or residence status, you have the right to be protected from violence.

  • Getting advice is not the same as reporting

    Calling 1388 or 1366 does not automatically mean a report is made. You can ask questions first and hear what options you have.

  • There are places you can stay in an emergency

    If it is dangerous to stay at home, you can be told about youth shelters or protection facilities. Call 1388 and explain your situation.

  • You can get interpretation support

    If Korean is difficult, you can get advice in several languages from the Danuri Call Center (1577-1366).

Try this

  1. 1.

    If you are in danger now, call 112

    If you cannot speak, you can stay on the line and make a sound, or move to a safe place and call again.

  2. 2.

    Keep evidence if you can

    Photos of injuries, hospital records and screenshots of threatening messages can help protect you later.

  3. 3.

    Tell an adult you trust

    Tell a teacher, a school counsellor or a staff member at a local youth organisation about your situation. You don't have to cope alone.

  4. 4.

    Decide your next steps with a counselling service

    If you don't know whether to contact 1388, 1366 or 112, you can call 1388 first and ask.

Please note

LINKRIGHTS is not a counselling service and cannot judge your situation for you. If you feel in danger, contact the official numbers above straight away.

You might also want to know

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132

    Area: NationwideLegal

    How they can help

    Free legal advice from a public body, with free litigation support if you meet the criteria.

    Languages
    Korean
    Opening hours
    Weekdays 09:00-18:00
    132 Website

    klac.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

Choose your area
What to say once the call connects

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. 1. “Hello. I'm calling because I'd like some advice about Human Rights & Discrimination.”
  2. 2. “This is what happened. (Briefly say when, where and what happened.)”
  3. 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.

Sources for this page

Official sources (organisation websites, open in a new window)

Last reviewed 6 September 2026

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