Quick answer: 112 is police, 119 is fire/rescue/medical emergency, and 1330 is travel information and interpretation—not emergency dispatch.
Choose the route
| Situation | Route |
|---|---|
| Crime, immediate danger or police report | 112 |
| Fire, rescue or medical emergency | 119 |
| Travel information or interpretation | 1330 Korea Travel Hotline |
What to say
- Give the city, district, landmark, station exit or hotel name.
- Explain what happened and whether anyone is injured or in immediate danger.
- Keep your passport, booking confirmation, receipts and screenshots available.
- If language is difficult, ask a hotel desk, station staff or 1330 for interpretation help; do not delay an emergency call.
After reporting
Write down the time, reference details and where you were told to go next. For lost documents, follow the separate lost-passport sequence and contact your embassy.
Official source
VISITKOREA emergency situations explains emergency routes for international visitors.
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