Korea Emergency Numbers

Police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency service numbers for Korea. Tap any number to call. Part of 29,900+ services, 588 first aid tips, and 521 preparedness guides — offline, free, and private.

Emergency 응급 Universal emergency number for all services 119
Fire 소방서 Fire brigade and wildfire response 119
Police 경찰 Law enforcement and crime reporting 112
Ambulance 구급차 Emergency medical transport and paramedic dispatch 119Foreigners in Seoul (English, Japanese, and Chinese) 1339

Calling Here

International dialing code: +82

Languages spoken: Korean (99%), English (30%).

  • Common greetings in Korean include “Annyeonghaseyo” (Hello).

Hazard Preparedness

Create an Emergency Kit

Ensure self-sufficiency during severe weather by assembling an emergency kit with essentials: water, non-perishable food, first aid, medications, flashlight, radio, batteries, sanitation items, and important documents.

  • Include basics: Water (1 gal/person/day for 3-7 days), Non-perishable food (3-7 days), Battery/hand-crank Radio (NOAA preferred), Flashlight, Extra batteries.
  • Add: First aid kit, Medications (7-day supply), Whistle, Dust masks.
  • Pack: Plastic sheeting/duct tape (for sheltering), Moist towelettes, garbage bags, basic tools.

Create a Flood Emergency Plan

Prepare your household for potential flooding by creating a specific emergency plan. Identify your flood risk, establish evacuation routes to higher ground, create a communication plan, and assemble necessary supplies.

  • Determine your specific flood risk (check flood maps, know local flood history).
  • Identify safe evacuation routes to higher ground.
  • Establish a family communication plan (including out-of-area contact).

Create an Earthquake Preparedness Plan

Prepare your household for an earthquake by creating a specific plan. Identify safe spots in each room, establish meeting places (near and far), outline communication strategies, and share the plan with all members.

  • Identify safe spots in each room (under sturdy tables/desks, against interior walls away from windows/heavy objects).
  • Determine primary and secondary exit routes from your home.
  • Establish safe meeting places: one near home, one outside the neighborhood.

Official Emergency Resources

행정안전부 (Ministry of the Interior and Safety, KR) — Offers public safety campaigns and information on disaster preparedness relevant to the South Korean population. Visit 행정안전부 (Ministry of the Interior and Safety, KR) →
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Local Alert Channels

Hankyoreh — Daily newspaper. — Website | RSS Feed
The Korea Herald — Daily newspaper. — Website | RSS Feed
The Korea Times — Daily newspaper. — Website | RSS Feed

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