Emergency Call
Dial 112 for the police, 119 for the fire department, or 1339 for medical emergency (though most operators speak only Korean). A hotel staff or hotel manager can arrange for a doctor or an ambulance. Diplomatic Missions in Korea
For more detailed information about diplomatic missions in Korea, please visit the homepage of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Homepage : Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Eng.)
Hospital
There are many hospitals where some English is spoken. International clinics at large general hospitals like Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Center or Samsung Medical Center are recommended.
Severance Hospital:
134, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Tel: (02)361-5114
Website: www.severance.or.kr/en/index.asp
International Clinic Tel: (02)361-6540,
Open 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. and 2:00p.m.-4:30p.m. on weekdays, and 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. on Saturdays.
Asan Medical Center
388-1, Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Tel: (02)3010-3114
Website: www.amc.seoul.kr/english/
International Clinic Tel: (02)3010-5001,
Open 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00a.m. - noon on Saturdays
Samsung Medical Center:
50, Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Tel: (02)3410-2114;
International Clinic Tel: (02)3410-0200,
Open 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m. on weekdays, and 09:00a.m.-11:00a.m. on Saturdays.
Lost Property
In the event of misplaced or lost property, contact the Lost and Found Center of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Bureau:
102, Hongik-dong, Seongdong-gu
Tel: +82-2-2299-1282(Korean speakers only), Fax: +82-2-2298-1282
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Voltage
In Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common. |
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