Helplines for Foreigners in Korea — 1345, 1350, 1577-0071, 1577-1366, 112, 119

As of 2026-10-04

The main public helplines where foreigners living in Korea can get help in their own language are 1345 (stay and daily life, 20 languages), 1577-0071 (work and daily life for foreign workers, 16 languages), and 1577-1366 (Danuri Call Center, 24 hours, 13 languages). For unpaid wages call 1350, for crimes 112, and for fire and ambulance 119.

Helplines by situation

Number	What it helps with
1345	Immigration Contact Center (Ministry of Justice) — stay, visa, and daily life consultation, three-way interpretation with government offices. 20 languages, weekdays 09:00~22:00 (after 18:00 Korean, English, and Chinese only). From abroad +82-2-1345
1577-0071	Foreign Workers Counseling Center (HRD Korea) — workplace conflicts and daily life counseling for foreign workers. 16 languages, daily 09:00~18:00
1577-1366	Danuri Call Center — daily life, family, and violence victim counseling for marriage migrants and multicultural families. 24 hours, 365 days, 13 languages
1350	Ministry of Employment and Labor Customer Center — unpaid wages and working conditions. Weekdays 09:00~18:00, foreign languages English and Chinese
132	Korea Legal Aid Corporation — legal consultation, free legal aid if you meet the income criteria
112	Police — reporting crimes. English and Chinese interpretation 24 hours
119	Fire and ambulance — reporting emergencies
1339	Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency — infectious disease consultation and reporting, 24 hours. Foreign languages by three-way call with 1330 or 1345
1330	Korea Tourism Organization travel hotline — interpretation and information for daily life and travel in many languages

Good to know when you call

The caller usually pays for the call.
If you need interpretation, say the language you want at the start. 1345 provides three-way interpretation when you talk with other agencies.
Since November 6, 2025, undocumented foreign workers who report unpaid wages are excluded from labor inspectors' reporting to immigration.

Frequently asked questions

Which helplines let foreigners talk in their own language?

The main ones are 1345 (20 languages), 1577-0071 (16 languages), and 1577-1366 (13 languages, 24 hours).

Where do I call if I was not paid my salary?

Consult 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor) or 1577-0071 (Foreign Workers Counseling Center), and file a complaint with the labor office (노동청).

What if something urgent happens at night?

Call 112 for crimes, 119 for fire and ambulance, and 1577-1366, which operates 24 hours, for family and violence victim counseling.

This article is general information, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult the Ministry of Employment and Labor (1350) or a lawyer.