The numbers worth saving.
A simple response plan is easier to use under stress. Save your Korean address, a trusted contact and the right help route before you need them.
- 112 for police; 119 for ambulance, fire or rescue.
- Give your location before explaining the problem.
- Keep your address and a trusted contact available offline.
Location first. Then the problem.
In immediate danger, use emergency services rather than a routine information line.
- 01Give the location
Read the Korean address, building name or nearby landmark. Say which floor or entrance responders should use.
- 02Explain the immediate problem
Say what happened, whether anyone is injured and whether danger is still present.
- 03Ask for English support
Stay on the line and follow the operator's instructions. Ask someone nearby to help explain the location if needed.
Separate emergencies from everyday questions
Language support and opening hours vary. Confirm arrangements when using a routine helpline.
Police and rescue
- 112: police, crime and immediate danger.
- 119: medical emergencies, fire and rescue.
Immigration and city services
- 1345: status, registration, applications and reporting.
- 02-120: Seoul city information. Press 9 for the language menu; the PDF lists foreign-language support on weekdays, 09:00–18:00 excluding holidays.
Travel and family support
- 1330: tourism information and interpretation, not an emergency substitute.
- 1577-1366: Danuri support for multicultural families and migrant women.
Before an outdoor day
- Seoul Safety Nuri: local warnings and shelter information.
- Korea Meteorological Administration: destination weather and severe-weather forecasts.
- AirKorea: air quality at the location you plan to visit.
Carry a charged phone, a payment backup and your Korean address. Respect closure signs and official instructions.
Adapted from the digital edition revised 3 October 2026. Individual PDF pages retain their own source-review dates. Not independently verified — confirm official requirements before acting.