Youth Helpline 1388
Emergency lineHow they can help
A helpline for young people aged 9-24 about any worry: home, violence, school, or the future. Your call is confidential.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어
Rights information
School & Education
Enrolment, school life, further study, discrimination
Articles in this topic
- School & Education
I faced discrimination or bullying at school
Being teased or treated worse because of your country, skin colour or accent is discrimination. You do not have to put up with it.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 - School & Education
I want to enrol in a Korean school
Young people living in Korea can attend school regardless of nationality or visa status. How you enrol depends on your age and previous schooling.
Reviewed 6 September 2026
Where to get help
Youth Cyber Counselling Center
How they can help
Online counselling by chat, text or message board if calling feels difficult.
- Languages
- 한국어
Danuri Call Center 1577-1366
Emergency lineHow they can help
A 24-hour multilingual call center for migrants, covering daily-life questions and violence support.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
School Violence Report 117
Emergency lineHow they can help
Report bullying or violence at school by phone or text message (#117).
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어
National Human Rights Commission of Korea 1331
How they can help
A national body where you can file a complaint about discrimination based on nationality, skin colour or language. Non-citizens can file too.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어 · English
Rainbow Youth Center for Migrant Youth
How they can help
A specialist centre supporting migrant-background youth with study, careers, Korean language and counselling.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어
Reviewed 6 September 2026