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Help in Korea

Emergency numbers, hotlines and lost property.

Most trips to Korea go smoothly, but it helps to know who to call before you need them. Korea's emergency services can connect you to an English-speaking interpreter, the public ambulance is free, and the national travel helpline answers questions in eight languages.

This guide covers emergency numbers, hospitals with international clinics, pharmacies, and what to do if you lose your passport or your belongings. The same numbers are always one tap away under Help at the bottom of the screen on your phone.

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Checked Oct 2026

Emergency Numbers and Help for Travelers in Korea

Who to call in Korea: 112 police and 119 ambulance with English interpretation, the 1330 helpline, international clinics, pharmacies and lost passports.

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