Emergency & help numbers — 112, 119, 1330 Travel Hotline, 1345
Emergency numbers for visitors to Korea (police 112, fire and ambulance 119, infectious disease 1339), 1330 Korea Travel Hotline languages and hours, immigration 1345, lost property, embassies and hospitals with international clinics.
Last reviewed: 2026-10
Fares, hours and conditions can change. Check the official sources before you go.
Emergency numbers
| Number | For |
|---|---|
| 112 | Police — crime, accidents, loss and theft |
| 119 | Fire service — fire, ambulance, medical emergencies |
| 1339 | Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency — infectious-disease enquiries |
1330 Korea Travel Hotline
- Travel information, interpretation and complaints
- Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese: 24 hours, every day
- Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay/Indonesian: 08:00–19:00
- Dial 1330 in Korea, or +82-2-1330 from abroad. Only normal call charges apply.
- The VISITKOREA app can make a free internet call over Wi-Fi.
1345 Immigration Contact Center
- Visas, stay and immigration questions
- Weekdays 09:00–22:00 (after 18:00 Korean, English and Chinese only)
- From abroad: +82-1345
Lost something?
- Search and report found items on the National Police Agency’s LOST112 portal (lost112.go.kr).
- If you lose your passport, contact your embassy or consulate.
Feeling ill — hospitals with international clinics
Several large hospitals run international healthcare centers, e.g. Severance Hospital +82-2-2228-5800 and Asan Medical Center +82-2-3010-5001. Check hours and appointments with the hospital first. In an emergency, call 119.
Other help lines
- Seoul Dasan Call Center (transport and city info): 02-120, +82-2-120 from abroad
FAQ
Does 119 speak English?
If calling 119 is difficult, contact 1330 for interpretation help. In an emergency, call 119 first.
Is 1330 free?
Only normal call charges apply. With the VISITKOREA app you can make a free internet call over Wi-Fi.
What if I do not have a Korean number?
From a foreign number, dial +82-2-1330 (travel hotline) or +82-1345 (immigration).