In shortFor travel questions or an interpreter, call the Korea Travel Hotline: 1330 in Korea, +82-2-1330 from abroad. In an emergency, call 112 for police or 119 for fire and ambulance.
No Korean number needed1330 Korea Travel Hotline
- Gives tourist information and interpretation by phone or text message.
- Call 1330 in Korea or +82-2-1330 from abroad. Seoul City lists it as available 24/7.
- Languages listed by VisitKorea: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay and Indonesian. Hours may differ by language.
- It also works with 112, 119, Seoul's 120 call center and consulates to help visitors in distress.
Emergency numbers
- 112: police
- 119: fire, emergencies and ambulance
Emergency Ready App
- The government's safety app gives real-time emergency alerts, safety guidelines, embassy contacts and evacuation shelter locations.
- Alerts come in English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai; other content in English, Chinese, Japanese and more.
- The Korea Immigration Service recommends it to foreign residents.
FAQ
Is 1330 only for emergencies?
No. It answers travel questions and interprets for you. For emergencies, call 112 or 119.
Can I reach 1330 from outside Korea?
Yes, at +82-2-1330.
Sources
- VisitKorea · Helpful apps · updated 2026-08
- Korea.net · 1330 helpline · 2024-08-23
- Seoul · T-Luggage page (hotline listing) · 2023-07-25
- Seoul · 1330 and emergency numbers · 2013-04-28
- Korea Immigration Service · Emergency Ready App · 2025-12-24