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Emergency / Police / Fire in Korean

도와주세요 = help me. 경찰 = police. 불 = fire. Learn before you need it.

Nicolas

Published on September 14, 2026

Emergency / Police / Fire in Korean

Help = 도와주세요. Police = 경찰 불러 주세요. Fire = 불이에요 / 화재예요.

Numbers: 112 police, 119 fire/ambulance. Keep language simple and clear.

Levels / phrasings

PhraseRomanizationMeaningRegister
도와주세요dowajuseyoHelp meUrgent
경찰 불러 주세요gyeongchal bulleo juseyoCall the policeUrgent
사람이 다쳤어요sarami dachyeosseoyoSomeone is hurtUrgent
여기예요yeogiyeyoIt's hereLocation
  • 응급 (eunggeup): Emergency
  • 병원 (byeongwon): Hospital
  • 위험해요 (wiheomhaeyo): It's dangerous

Tip

Show map location + 여기요 if you call.

Common mistake

Don’t hunt for perfect grammar. 도와주세요 + gesture often works.

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