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What to Do in Case of Emergency While Traveling in Korea

🚨 What to Do in Case of Emergency While Traveling in Korea

Your Quick Guide to Safety, Services & Support

Traveling to a new country is exciting, but it’s always smart to be prepared for the unexpected. Whether it’s a medical emergency, a lost item, or the need for language assistance, Korea offers a wide range of services specifically designed to support international visitors. Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe and supported during your trip.


📞 Emergency Contact Numbers

For immediate help, dial the numbers below from any phone in Korea:

  • Police: +82-112

  • Fire & Medical Emergencies: +82-119

  • Infectious Disease Emergencies: +82-1339

  • Travel Help (24/7 Multilingual Support):
    1330 Korea Travel Hotline — +82-2-1330
    (Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian)
    Website: www.visitkorea.or.kr


🧳 Lost & Found Help

If you’ve lost something during your trip, Korea’s LOST112 system can help you recover it.

  • Tel: +82-2-182

  • Website: www.lost112.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

  • Address: National Police Agency, 97 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul


🏥 Hospitals for International Visitors

Many major hospitals in Korea operate International Health Care Centers, offering world-class treatment with multilingual support staff and interpreters. These centers help with everything from appointments to after-care.

Here are a few top-rated facilities:

📍 Seoul Asan Medical Center (Seoul)

  • Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Mongolian, Arabic, Vietnamese

  • Website: amc.seoul.kr

📍 Severance Hospital (Seoul)

📍 Samsung Medical Center (Seoul)

📍 SNU Hospital (Seoul)

📍 Gachon University Gil Medical Center (Incheon)

📍 Inje University Paik Hospital (Busan)

(Additional hospital info available on the Visit Korea website.)


🌐 Other Helpful Resources

  • Local Directory Assistance: Dial 114 for number lookup

  • Embassy & Consular Info:
    www.mofa.go.kr (Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs)


📝 Travel Smart, Stay Safe

Most trips to Korea are safe and smooth — but when you need help, reliable support is only a phone call or click away. Save these numbers and resources before you travel and share them with your travel companions.

📅 This page was last updated on August 23, 2024. Please confirm key details before your trip.

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