🚨 Korea Travel Safety & Emergency Guide 🇰🇷

 

🚨 Korea Travel Safety & Emergency Guide 🇰🇷 (5)

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Traveling in Korea is generally safe, but knowing important rules and how to handle emergencies will make your trip worry-free. Here’s a clear guide on what to avoid, emergency contacts, and how to get help when needed.

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1. 🚫 Important Rules & Things to Avoid

• No smoking in many public areas — downtown streets, parks, bus stops. Fines apply.

• Don’t litter or mix trash — garbage sorting is strict and public bins are rare.

• Avoid loud or aggressive behavior, especially when drinking. Public drunken fights can lead to police intervention.

• Taking photos without permission is illegal in private or sensitive places (baths, changing rooms).

• Follow traffic rules — jaywalking can result in fines. Always use crosswalks.

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2. 🆘 Emergency Numbers & What to Call

Service	Number	English Available?
Police	112	Yes
Fire & Ambulance	119	Yes
Tourist Emergency	1330	24/7, Multi-language

• 1330 is a helpful line for tourists needing translation or guidance.

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3. 🏥 Medical Help

• Large hospitals have international clinics with English-speaking staff.

• Emergency room = “응급실 (Eung-geup-sil)”.

• Pharmacies (“약국”) have common medicines; use translation apps if needed.

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4. 👮 Police & Legal Help

• For lost passports or crime reports, visit the nearest police station (“경찰서” or “지구대”).

• Bring your passport or ID.

• Request an English-speaking officer or call 1330 for interpretation assistance.

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5. 🏛️ Government & Public Service Centers

Issue	Where to Go	Notes
Lost passport	Police station + Embassy	Report and reissue
Visa/immigration help	Immigration office or Hi Korea Center	Located in major cities
COVID tests/vaccines	Public health centers (“보건소”)	Passport required for records

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6. 💳 Money & Bank Tips

• Not all ATMs accept foreign cards — look for “Global ATM” signs in convenience stores or banks.

• Banks usually operate 9 AM–4 PM on weekdays.

• For lost/stolen cards, visit a bank branch with ID/passport.

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7. ✅ Final Safety Tips

• Always carry a copy of your passport and emergency contacts.

• Save emergency numbers on your phone before travel.

• Use translation apps like Papago or Google Translate when needed.

• Download Korea’s official “Emergency Ready” app for alerts and info.

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Stay safe and enjoy your trip to Korea! If you have questions, ask in the comments below!