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Emergency Call 119
   
  Emergency Call 119
   
You can dial 119 in any emergency situation (e.g. fire, injury, natural disaster, etc.). Once you call, your location is automatically identified and a rescue team will arrive quickly provide you with professional assistance.

Foreign residents and tourists can be assured of getting speedy translation services when they dial the emergency call 119.
The Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) and the National 119 Rescue Service have cooperated to provide a complete emergency rescue service for the nation's foreign community. The joint service provides rescue services for all types of emergency situations.
Any foreign resident or traveler who calls 119 for help is automatically connected to the KNTO's 24-hour tourist information center for a real-time translation and proper assistance.
The service will be available in English, Japanese and Chinese. One may also dial 1330 to be connected to the National Rescue Service. In addition, International SOS Korea, Ltd. provides a 24-hour emergency service for foreigners.

   
    International SOS Korea Ltd
   Membership required / English and Japanese available
   Tel : 82-2-790-7561, 6783 (24 hours)


FOCUS (Foreigner's Community Service)
   Membership required / volunteers are available
   Tel : 82-2-798-7529, 797-8976
     
    Other agencies or organizations providing emergency services
Name Tel
A criminal act 82-2-740-1118
An international criminal act 080-776-2112
Red Cross emergency 129
U.S. Military Evacuation Hospital 121
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency 82-2-738-9997 or 4587
Passport ARS service 82-2-733-2114
     
   
* The Source Of Information : SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
* Site : http://english.seoul.go.kr