Women's emergency line 1366

1366 is a 24-hour counselling line for women experiencing violence. Beyond counselling it connects you to shelters, medical care and legal support.

When to call

• You are being hit or threatened by a spouse or family member
• You have experienced sexual violence
• Someone keeps following or contacting you
• You need to leave home and have nowhere to go
• Nothing is happening right now, but you are afraid and don't know what to do

Steps

1. Dial 1366. From a mobile, dial area code + 1366 (e.g. 02-1366 for Seoul).
2. If you are a migrant woman, 1577-1366 (Danuri) is also good. 13 languages, 24 hours.
3. Describe your situation. You do not have to give your name.
4. Decide together what support you need. Shelter, hospital escort, legal advice, interpretation.
5. If you are in danger, act together with 112.

What you need

• You can get counselling with nothing at all.
• If you can, take your passport, ARC, medication and bank book. There are ways forward even without them.

Where to go

• 1366 women's emergency line (24 hours)
• 1577-1366 Danuri Helpline (migrant women, 13 languages, 24 hours)
• 112 emergency · 119 injury
• 132 Korea Legal Aid Corporation (free legal advice)
• Your local Family Center and Sunflower Center (integrated support after sexual violence)

Questions people ask

Will my husband find out if I call? Counselling is confidential in principle. Tell the counsellor first if being found out would put you in danger.

My status depends on my spouse — is it safe to report? Being a victim of violence can be recognised as a reason to continue your stay. Do not endure it; get advice.

How do I keep evidence? Medical records, photos, recordings, messages and counselling records all count. Back them up somewhere safe (cloud, a trusted person).

Can men call? 1366 is a service for women. Male victims are directed to 112, 129 (health and welfare counselling) or a local Family Center.

Take care

It is not legitimate for a spouse or employer to hold your passport or ARC. If you are being hurt right now, 112 comes before counselling.

Related

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Source

Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, 1366 www.women1366.kr / As of 2026-08