If you are dealing with stress, depression, or burnout in Korea, do not try to push through alone. Knowing which help route to use makes a real difference in how quickly you recover.
Emergencies: call right away
- 112 / 119: immediate safety threats or emergencies
- 109: suicide prevention (unified in 2024)
- 1577-0199: 24/7 mental health crisis line
- 129: Health and Welfare call center
- 1366: Women's Emergency Hotline (domestic/sexual violence, stalking)
If your Korean is limited
The Danuri Helpline at 1577-1366 offers counseling and interpretation in 13 languages, and you can use it alongside the numbers above.
Students and Seoul residents
Students can start with their school's counseling center or international office, which are close and low-cost. In Seoul, the Seoul Global Center (02-2075-4180) offers free psychological counseling.
See detailed routes and message templates for requesting help