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Emergency numbers in Korea if I don't speak Korean?
Question · koinfo ops
What are the emergency numbers in Korea, and what if I can't explain in Korean?
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koinfo ops
119 for fire and ambulance, 112 for police — both are free and work 24 hours. If speaking is hard, 119 also takes reports by text message, the 119 app and video call, so you can type or show the situation. For non-emergency questions in your language use ☎1345 (weekdays). National Fire Agency: https://www.nfa.go.kr
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