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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.

• 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.

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Where to get help

• 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

  Website

  Phone 1331

  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

• 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

  Website

  Phone 132

  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

• Government Complaints Hotline 110 (e-People)

  Area: Nationwide

  How they can help

  A single government window that tells you which office handles your issue, and lets you file a complaint.

  Languages

  Korean · English

  Opening hours

  Weekdays 09:00-18:00

  110 Website

  Website

  Phone 110

  epeople.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