Emergencies and health

Not official advice. In a real emergency, call 119 or 112 first—do not wait on a website.

Numbers to save

• 112 — police
• 119 — fire / ambulance
• 1339 — Korea CDC / disease call center (confirm current use on official pages)

Hospitals

University hospitals and international clinics in large cities often have English desks. Bring passport/ARC and a medication list.

Useful phrases (learn with Daily Korean)

• 도와주세요 (Please help)
• 응급이에요 (It’s an emergency)
• 아파요 (It hurts)

Official links

• Ministry of Health and Welfare
• KDCA

Tip

Store your address in Korean in your phone notes for ambulance dispatch.