Ambulance & Fire (119)
Emergency lineHow they can help
Call for an ambulance when someone is badly hurt or very ill, or when there is a fire.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Rights information
Hospital & Health
Using hospitals, health insurance, medical support
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- Hospital & Health
아픈데 병원에 어떻게 가야 하나요?
한국에서는 보통 동네 병원(의원)에 먼저 가고, 필요하면 큰 병원으로 갑니다. 언어가 걱정된다면 통역 도움을 받을 수 있습니다.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 한국어 - Hospital & Health
Can foreign residents join the national health insurance?
Yes, if you meet the conditions. Health insurance greatly reduces what you pay at a hospital.
Reviewed 6 September 2026
Where to get help
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
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 · +
Immigration Contact Center 1345 (HiKorea)
How they can help
Multilingual advice on visa status, extensions and alien registration. Office visits are booked on HiKorea.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
National Health Insurance Service 1577-1000
How they can help
Handles health insurance enrolment, premiums and eligibility, including rules for foreign residents.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt
Local Family Center (Multicultural Family Support)
How they can help
Local centres offering Korean lessons, interpretation and study support. Find your nearest one on the Danuri portal.
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +