--- title: Safety Onsite --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before You Go [Tips for booking your Flight](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Checklist](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-checklist?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/apply-for-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/universities?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/shoipping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [In Case of Emergency](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture shock](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to South Korea [ How to use this guide ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before You Go [ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Checklist ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-checklist?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/apply-for-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/universities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to do on your own ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/shoipping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture shock ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) ## **Safety Tips in Korea** You are living in a foreign country. Culture and language are different from yours. Even the safest locations may carry more risk to your safety and health. ***Contact Site Director immediately when you have a problem.*** **Earthquake Safety** - Do not move until the main quake stops. Protect yourself by sheltering under a table. Protect your head with a cushion. - Turn off all heat sources. Shut off any gas sources. - Secure a way to evacuate the premises. Wear shoes. When you evacuate, walk. Always take the stairs. Follow people to a safe location. - When on a train, grab a bar or strap to prevent it from falling. Follow instructions.  - Don’t panic.  - ***Contact Site Director as soon as possible to check in. *** ## Calling For Help If you need help, don't be afraid to call for help in English or ask someone for help with a translation app. Key phrases: - 도와주세요 (dowajuseyo) (standard help me)  - 경찰을 부르세요 (gyeongchareul bureuseyo) (call for the police) ## **U.S. Consulate/Embassy ** The US Embassy in Korea is in the capital city of Seoul, South Korea, which is also where all South Korean programs are located.   Address: 188 Sejong-daero, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea Phone number: +82 2-397-4114 Business Hours:9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday Website: [https://kr.usembassy.gov/](https://kr.usembassy.gov/)  ## **Directions to the Embassy** - **By train & bus from Sogang University**: Walk from Gonzaga Hall to Ehwa University exit 6. Take bus 271, 273, 721, 270, or N26 6 stops (12 minutes). Get off at Gwanghwamun Station and walk to the US Embassy.  - Cab or Uber: You can take a cab or Uber to the Embassy. [Previous Chapter Health Onsite ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Code of Conduct ](https://go.southkorea.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal