Emergency response to domestic violence

If you are being hit right now, dial 112. Enduring it is not how you protect your family.

Right now

1. Move to a safe room. Avoid kitchens and bathrooms — weapons and places you can be trapped. Near the front door is better.
2. Call 112. If you cannot speak, text 112. Write your location first.
3. If you have children, take them with you.
4. Call 1366 or 1577-1366 — 24 hours, 13 languages.
5. If injured, go to hospital. Always get the medical certificate.

What to take if you can

Passport, Alien Registration Card, bankbook and cards, phone and charger, medication, children's things, medical certificates. Leave even without them. Documents can be replaced.

Shelters

• Protection facilities for domestic violence victims exist. They are free and the address is confidential.
• There are shelters specifically for migrant women, with interpretation and immigration advice.
• 1366 or 1577-1366 will connect you.
• You can enter with your children.

Where to go

• 112 police (text reporting works)
• 1366 women's emergency line (area code + 1366, 24 hours)
• 1577-1366 Danuri Helpline (13 languages, 24 hours)
• 119 injuries
• 132 Korea Legal Aid Corporation
• 1345 immigration questions

Questions people ask

They say I'll be deported if we divorce. Not true. Being a victim of violence can be recognised as grounds to continue your stay. Talk to 1345 and 1577-1366.

My husband has my passport. That is not legitimate. Tell the police and a counselling service. There are ways to get it reissued.

Will my husband be arrested if I report? Depending on the situation, temporary measures such as a restraining order may follow. Tell the police and counsellor clearly that you fear retaliation.

I endure it for my children. Children grow up watching the violence. For their sake too, start with counselling.

I have no evidence. Medical certificates, photos, recordings, messages and counselling records are all evidence. Start keeping them today.

Take care

The most dangerous moment is when you try to leave. Do not plan alone — prepare together with 1366 or 1577-1366. A counsellor will build a safety plan with you.

Related

call-1366 · f6-divorce-stay · sexual-assault-emergency · emergency-text

Source

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