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In Korea, 119 is the unified emergency line for fire, rescue, and ambulance dispatch, so a single call connects you to firefighters or paramedics no matter which type of emergency you're facing. Dispatchers can also route calls through interpretation services, making it usable even if your Korean is limited.
112 is reserved for police matters like crime and safety threats, so calling it during a fire or medical collapse just causes delay. 1345 is the foreigner information hotline, useful for visa or residency questions but not equipped for emergency response.
Because 119 also runs a first-aid guidance service over the phone, callers with no medical training are sometimes talked through CPR step-by-step while an ambulance is en route.
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