In an emergency, call 1339 to contact an ' Emergency Medical Information Center '

 

 

What are Emergency Medical Information Centers?

 

The centers are part of the Central Emergency Medical Center run by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. They collect emergency medical information and offer it to people, first aid team members and medical institutions.

 

Emergency Medical Information Centers are located in 12 cities and provinces throughout the country. They offer emergency medical information in real time.

The centers are open 24 hours, 365 day a year. Counselors will refer patients to the appropriate medical centers

- Doctors at the centers will carry out consultation and emergency measures over the telephone.

If necessary, the centers can arrange ambulance transportation
 

How to contact an Emergency Medical Information Center

Land line Dial '1339' No area code is required

Mobile phone: 'Dial your local area code + 1339'

 

Emergency Medical Information Center

Area

Mobile Phone

Telephone
(land line)

Suwon Emergency Medical Information Center

Southern Gyeonggi

031-1339

1339

Euijeongbu Emergency Medical Information Center

Northern Gyeonggi

031-1339

Seoul Emergency Medical Information Center

Seoul , Cheju

02-1339

Incheon Emergency Medical Information Center

Incheon, West Sea

032-1339

 

- Calls from north Gyeonggi will be transferred to Euijeongbu. Calls from south Gyeonggi will be transferred to Suwon.

 

Area Emergency Medical Information Center

 

There are 15 Area Emergency Medical Information Centers.
Area Emergency Medical Information Centers are for serious emergency cases.
They are fully staffed and equipped for major emergencies.

[ In case of disaster, the centers are supported by supports by the following ]

Area

Name of Hospital

Contact

Southern Gyeonggi Area Emergency Medical Information Center

Ajou University Hospital

82-31-820-3300

Northern Gyeonggi Area Emergency Medical Information Center

Euijeongbu Catholic Hospital

82-31-219-6005

Seoul Area Emergency Medical Information Center

Seoul National University Hospital

82-2-760-3221

Incheon Area Emergency Medical Information Center

Gacheon Medical University Joong Ang Gill Hospital

82-32-460-3011

 

Pharmacies

 

Pharmacies in Gyeonggi Province are everywhere and easy to spot.
Just look for the ''or '' sign. You can buy medicine on prescription and over-the-counter.
You must let your doctor know any allergies you might have.