Telecom Operator: 100
Directory Assistance: 114
Faults: 110
Fire & Rescue: 119 (interpretation service available)
Police: 112 (interpretation service available)
Electrical Faults: 123
Police Interpretation Service
The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has established a nationwide interpretation telephone service in "112 Emergency Response Centres" so that foreigners can have the same service from the police as Korean speakers. It operates from 08:00-23:00 on weekdays and 08:00-18:00 on weekends. To use:
- Dial "112" from anywhere in Korea (no area code required).
- A police officer will ask you to wait until you are connected to an interpreter.
- Wait - Do not hang up upon hearing a beep or waiting signal.
- A police officer and an interpreter will come onto the phone.
The KNPA can help you:
- to report a crime (eg assault, theft)
- when you are in a dispute over a car accident
- to report transnational crimes (eg terrorism, drug or people trafficking)
- when you're being overcharged a taxi fare
- when you're lost and need directions to your destination
- treated unfairly by your employer or a colleague
- when you need any assistance from police
| Legal Assistance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Korea Legal Aid Corp | 132 | www.klac.or.k(external link) |
| Seoul Bar Association | 02-3476-8080(#1) | www.seoulbar.or.kr (external link) |
| Lawyers - Seoul district | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barun Law (Kim, Chang & Lee) | 02-3476-5599 | www.barunlaw.com(external link) |
| Yoon Yang Kim Shin & Yu Law Office | 02-6003-7000 | www.hwawoo.co.kr(external link) |
| Kim and Chang Law Office | 02-3703-1114 | www.kimchang.com(external link) |
| Kim and Cho Law Firm | 02-737-8001 | www.kimandcho.com(external link) |
| Sojong Partners | 02-2112-1114 | www.sojong.com(external link) |
| Lee International Law Office | 02-2279-3631 | www.leeinternational.com(external link) |
| Bae, Kim and Lee | 02-3404-0121 | www.bkl.co.kr(external link) |
| Korea Legal Aid Corp | 132 | www.klac.or.kr(external link) |
| Seoul Bar Association | 02-3476-8080(#1) | www.seoulbar.or.kr(external link) |
| Lawyers - Busan district | ||
|---|---|---|
| Law Firm Kukje | 051-463-7801/7755 | www.kukjelaw.co.kr(external link) |
| Busan Pacific Law Office | 051-244-9697 | |
| Lawyers - Taegu District | |
|---|---|
| Kim, Seon Myeoung | 053-753-0012/3 |
Police Interpretation Service
The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has established a nationwide interpretation telephone service in "112 Emergency Response Centres" so that foreigners can have the same service from the police as Korean speakers. It operates from 08:00-23:00 on weekdays and 08:00-18:00 on weekends. To use:
- Dial "112" from anywhere in Korea (no area code required).
- A police officer will ask you to wait until you are connected to an interpreter.
- Wait - Do not hang up upon hearing a beep or waiting signal.
- A police officer and an interpreter will come onto the phone.
The KNPA can help you:
- to report a crime (eg assault, theft)
- when you are in a dispute over a car accident
- to report transnational crimes (eg terrorism, drug or people trafficking)
- when you're being overcharged a taxi fare
- when you're lost and need directions to your destination
- treated unfairly by your employer or a colleague
- when you need any assistance from police
| Other Government Services | ||
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Office | 1345 | www.immigration.go.kr(external link) |
| National Tax Office | 126 | www.nts.go.kr(external link) |
| National Pension Service | 355 | www.nps.or.kr(external link) |
| National Health Insurance | 1577-1000, 390-2000 (English) | www.nhic.or.kr(external link) |
| Ministry of Labour | 1350 | www.moel.go.kr/index.do(external link) |
| National Police agency | 02-363-0112 | www.police.go.kr(external link) |
| Seoul Global Centre | 1688-0120 | global.seoul.go.kr(external link) |