Is there an official 24-hour English-language medical/emergency hotline for foreign tourists in Korea?
Which official number should an English-speaking visitor call for a medical emergency, and which number handles general tourist assistance?
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For an immediate emergency, call 119 and request English-language assistance. For 24-hour travel-related help, call the Korea Tourism Organization's 1330 Korea Travel Hotline. Use 119 for urgent medical, fire or rescue situations; use 1330 for tourism information and travel assistance rather than emergency dispatch.
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