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Important numbers in Korea: emergency, help, embassy
As of: October 2026 · Leben in Korea
Hopefully you'll never need them, but save them anyway: the most important phone numbers for emergencies and everyday questions in Korea.
Emergency: 112 and 119
- Police: 112. Interpreters are available for foreigners.
- Fire and ambulance: 119, with an interpreting service.
Korea Travel Helpline 1330
The 1330 helpline of the Korea Tourism Organization helps with information and interpreting by phone, takes complaints and connects you with the tourist police. From abroad you can reach it at +82-2-1330, free of charge.
By phone, 1330 is available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Russian, among others, but not in German. The chat runs around the clock in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese, also via KakaoTalk.
Authorities and everyday help
- Immigration (visa, Residence Card): 1345
- Health insurance NHIS: 1577-1000
- Seoul Global Center (help for foreigners in Seoul): 1688-0120
German Embassy Seoul
Phone: +82 2 748 41 14. Address: 8F Seoul Square, Hangang-daero 416, Jung-gu.
For emergencies of Germans outside opening hours there's the number +82-(0)10-5240-7124 (Mon–Thu 17:30–24:00, Fri 16:15–24:00, Sat, Sun and public holidays 8:00–24:00).
Checklist
- Remember 112 and 119
- Save 1330 and 1345 in your phone
- Add the embassy's emergency number
Sources
- German Embassy Seoul – Contact
- City of Hanam – Tourist Interpretation 1330
- New Zealand Embassy Seoul – Emergency numbers in Korea
As of: October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice. No guarantee; the official authorities have the final word.