Kordy NOW
Emergency room in Seoul
In a medical emergency in Korea, call 119 for an ambulance, or go straight to a hospital emergency room (응급실). Do not wait.
119 operators can connect English support. Kordy NOW is not an emergency service — this page is safety guidance. For non-urgent care, Kordy can still help you find a clinic.
Call 119 nowWhen to treat it as an emergency
Severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a possible stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech), a major injury, severe allergic reaction, or loss of consciousness — call 119 now.
How to call 119
Dial 119 from any phone for ambulance and fire services. Ask for English; operators can bring in interpretation. Give your location and what happened.
Going to an ER directly
Large hospitals have 24-hour emergency rooms (응급실). Bring your passport. A taxi to the nearest hospital ER is reasonable when it’s not life-threatening enough for an ambulance but still urgent.
Payment for visitors
Emergency rooms treat first and handle payment after. Card is accepted; keep all receipts for your travel insurance claim.
Not an emergency?
For a fever, sprain, sore throat or similar, an emergency room is slow and expensive. Kordy NOW can match a suitable clinic instead — tap Ask Kordy below.
FAQ
Is 119 free?
Ambulance dispatch via 119 is a public service. Hospital treatment itself is charged; keep receipts for travel insurance.
Can Kordy help in an emergency?
No — for life-threatening symptoms call 119 or go to an ER. Kordy helps with non-emergency clinic care.