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In an emergency,
call 1339 to contact an 'Emergency
Medical Information Center' |
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| What are Emergency Medical Information Centers? |
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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. |
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Emergency Medical Information Centers are located in 12 cities and provinces throughout the country. They offer emergency medical information in real time. |
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The centers are open 24 hours, 365 day a year. Counselors will refer patients to the appropriate medical centers |
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- Doctors at the centers will carry out consultation and emergency measures over the telephone. |
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If necessary, the centers can arrange ambulance transportation | | |
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How to
contact an Emergency Medical Information Center |
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Land lineDial
'1339' No area code is required |
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Mobile phone: 'Dial
your local area code + 1339' |
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| 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. |
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Area Emergency Medical Information Center |
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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 | |
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Pharmacies | |
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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. |
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