Emergency Guide 🆘
긴급 연락처 및 병원 가이드
Emergency Numbers & Hospitals with English Support
Essential emergency contacts and where to find English-speaking medical care in Korea.
🚨 Emergency? Call Now!
📞 English interpretation available on both numbers
Main Emergency Numbers
112 - Police
For crime, theft, assault, lost passport, or any safety concerns.
English Support:
- • Press 1 after calling for English
- • 24/7 English interpretation
- • Give your location and describe emergency
119 - Fire & Ambulance
For medical emergencies, accidents, fires, or need ambulance.
What They'll Ask:
- 1. Your location (use landmarks if unsure of address)
- 2. Nature of emergency
- 3. Patient's condition
- 4. Your phone number
Other Important Numbers
Tourist information and emergency assistance
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese available 24/7
Visa and immigration questions
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00
Support for women and foreign workers
✓ 13 languages available
Seoul city information and services
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese
National Health Insurance inquiries
Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00
Lost items in public transportation
Korean only
Hospitals with English Support
💡 Most hospitals in major cities have English-speaking staff or interpretation services. Call ahead or use Naver/Kakao Maps to find nearby hospitals.
Seoul
Severance Hospital (세브란스병원)
📍 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu
☎️ 02-2228-5800 (International Center)
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian
Samsung Medical Center (삼성서울병원)
📍 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu
☎️ 02-3410-0200 (International Clinic)
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Mongolian
Seoul National University Hospital (서울대학교병원)
📍 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu
☎️ 02-2072-0505 (International Healthcare Center)
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Mongolian
Asan Medical Center (서울아산병원)
📍 88 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu
☎️ 02-3010-5001 (International Healthcare Center)
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Mongolian, Arabic
Busan
Busan National University Hospital
📍 179 Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu
☎️ 051-240-7000
✓ English, Chinese, Japanese
Find Hospitals Near You
Use these apps/websites:
- • Naver Map: Search "병원 영어" (hospital English)
- • Kakao Map: Search nearby hospitals
- • 129 Health Insurance: Call for hospital recommendations
- • Your Embassy: Most embassies have lists of English-speaking doctors
Embassy Contact Numbers
Contact your embassy for lost passport, legal issues, or emergency assistance.
🇺🇸 United States
Emergency: 02-397-4114
After hours: 02-397-4114
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Emergency: 02-3210-5500
🇨🇦 Canada
Emergency: 02-3783-6000
🇦🇺 Australia
Emergency: 02-2003-0100
🇵🇭 Philippines
Hotline: 02-796-7387
🇮🇳 India
Emergency: 02-798-4257
📋 Find your embassy: Search "Your Country embassy Seoul" on Google
What to Do in an Emergency
Medical Emergency
- 1. Call 119 (say "ambulance" or "응급")
- 2. State your location (use address, landmarks, or share Kakao location)
- 3. Describe the problem (bleeding, chest pain, unconscious, etc.)
- 4. Stay on the line until help arrives
- 5. Bring your ARC and insurance card to the hospital
Lost Passport
- 1. Report to police (call 112 or visit nearest station)
- 2. Get police report (분실신고서)
- 3. Contact your embassy immediately
- 4. Apply for emergency travel document or new passport
Natural Disaster (Typhoon, Earthquake)
- 1. Download "Safe Korea" app (재난안전 알림)
- 2. Follow local news (KBS World, Arirang TV)
- 3. Check weather warnings on Korea Meteorological Administration
- 4. Stay indoors during severe weather
Useful Emergency Apps
Safe Korea
Disaster alerts and safety info
KakaoMap
Share location for emergencies
E-Gen (응급의료정보)
Find nearest ER with real-time wait times
⚠️ Disclaimer
This guide is for informational purposes. In real emergencies, always call 112 or 119 first. Hospital and embassy information verified as of November 2025 - always confirm contact details before visiting.