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In danger 112 · Injured 119 · Interpreter 1345

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Rights that do not depend on your status

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  1. 1You have the right to your wages whatever your status
  2. 2You can receive emergency care if injured
  3. 3Your children can attend school

What to prepare

  • Evidence that you worked
  • Medical records
  • Your children's ages and school years
  • Records of advice received

Some protections apply to you as a person, even without status. Many people give them up simply because they did not know.

Wages

The right to be paid for work done does not depend on your status. You can file an unpaid wages complaint while undocumented. See the unpaid wages scenario here.

Industrial accidents

If you are injured at work, you have the right to compensation — regardless of status. Consult 1588-0075 (COMWEL). See the work injury scenario.

Emergency care

In an emergency, a hospital cannot refuse treatment because of cost or status. If you are ill, go — don't endure it. 119 is free.

Your children's education

Children can attend primary and secondary school regardless of their parents' status. Ask the school, the education office, or a local support organisation.

If you are a victim of crime

If you suffer violence, sexual violence, fraud or trafficking, you can report it. Victim protection comes first. Contact 112 or 1366.

Reporting itself

Where you report unpaid wages, an industrial accident or a crime, there are arrangements so that reporting does not immediately count against you. Conditions apply, so check with 1345 or a support organisation first.

If you are still worried

Don't go alone — go with a caseworker from a support organisation. They provide interpretation and accompaniment. You can also ask on the Dasarang advice board.

Source

Ministry of Employment and Labour www.moel.go.kr · HiKorea www.hikorea.go.kr · Ministry of Education www.moe.go.kr / As of 2026-08

Say it like this

  • 체류 자격과 상관없이 임금을 받을 권리가 있다고 들었습니다.

    cheryu jagyeok-gwa sanggwan-eopsi imgeum-eul badeul gwolli-ga itdago deureotseumnida.

    I understand I have the right to my wages regardless of my status.

  • 아이를 학교에 보내고 싶습니다.

    ai-reul hakgyo-e bonaego sipseumnida.

    I would like to enrol my child in school.

Take care

Having a right is not the same as the process being simple. Do it with a support organisation.

Where to go

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