Where to get help

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Call this number when you are in immediate danger: violence, crime, or abuse. You can ask for an interpreter.

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Call for an ambulance when someone is badly hurt or very ill, or when there is a fire.

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24-hour support for domestic violence, sexual violence and dating violence, including emergency shelter.

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Report bullying or violence at school by phone or text message (#117).

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A helpline for young people aged 9-24 about any worry: home, violence, school, or the future. Your call is confidential.

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Online counselling by chat, text or message board if calling feels difficult.

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A 24-hour multilingual call center for migrants, covering daily-life questions and violence support.

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A specialist centre supporting migrant-background youth with study, careers, Korean language and counselling.

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Local centres offering Korean lessons, interpretation and study support. Find your nearest one on the Danuri portal.

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Advice on unpaid wages, employment contracts and how to file a wage complaint.

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Multilingual advice on visa status, extensions and alien registration. Office visits are booked on HiKorea.

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Handles health insurance enrolment, premiums and eligibility, including rules for foreign residents.

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A national body where you can file a complaint about discrimination based on nationality, skin colour or language. Non-citizens can file too.

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The government ministry with official information on school admission, transfer and recognition of prior study.

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A single government window that tells you which office handles your issue, and lets you file a complaint.

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Free legal advice from a public body, with free litigation support if you meet the criteria.