Emergency Numbers & Essential Contacts

Knowing the correct number to call can be critical during an emergency in Korea.

For a medical emergency, fire, or rescue situation, the most important number is 119.

119 — MEDICAL EMERGENCY, FIRE & RESCUE

Call 119 when you need urgent assistance involving:

• Medical emergencies
• Ambulance assistance
• Fire
• Rescue situations
• Serious accidents

If someone is seriously ill or injured, provide your location and describe the patient's condition as clearly as possible.

112 — POLICE

Call 112 when immediate police assistance is required.

Situations may include:

• Crime
• Violence or threats
• Personal safety emergencies
• Serious incidents requiring police assistance

If an incident involves both injury and a safety or criminal matter, emergency authorities can provide appropriate guidance.

1339 — MEDICAL INFORMATION THROUGH 119

Korea's former 1339 emergency medical information service has been integrated into the 119 system.

For emergency medical assistance, use:

119

Do not rely on outdated travel information that still lists 1339 as the primary emergency medical number.

E-GEN — FIND MEDICAL FACILITIES

For non-emergency searches, E-GEN Emergency Medical Information can help users locate medical institutions and pharmacies.

It is particularly useful for checking:

• Emergency medical facilities
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Pharmacies
• Night or holiday medical services

www.e-gen.or.kr

SAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

International visitors may find it useful to keep the following information accessible:

119 — Medical / Fire / Rescue

112 — Police

Hotel or Accommodation Address

Emergency Contact

Insurance Assistance Number

Knowing your exact accommodation address can be particularly useful when requesting emergency assistance.

WHEN CALLING FROM A HOTEL

If you are staying at a hotel and need urgent help:

Call 119 directly when necessary and alert hotel staff so they can help emergency responders locate you quickly.