Emergency β Seoul & Gyeonggi
π¨ Call Now
Police: 112 Β· Fire / Ambulance: 119
Both numbers work from any phone, even without a SIM. English-speaking operators are available β say "English, please" and stay on the line.
π₯ Hospital & Pharmacy
- Emergency room: Call 119 for an ambulance, or go to the nearest university hospital ER. Large hospitals in Seoul (Seoul National University Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, Severance) have international clinics with English-speaking staff.
- Pharmacy (μ½κ΅): Look for the green cross sign. Many are open late in busy areas; 24-hour pharmacies exist near major hospitals. Bring the medicine box or a photo of it β pharmacists can usually match it.
- Travel insurance: Keep your policy number and the insurer's emergency phone number in your phone before you go out.
π Lost Items
- Subway / bus: Call the Seoul Metro lost property centre (1544-7769) or ask at the station office. Items are usually kept for a few days.
- Taxi: If you paid by card, your card company can trace the taxi. Otherwise call the Seoul taxi lost property line (02-120) β the city call centre has English service.
- Airport: Incheon Airport lost property: ask at the information desk in the arrivals hall.
- Police: For passports or valuables, report to the nearest police station and get a written report for your embassy and insurer.