Youth Helplines

Find Korean support for teens and young people, including 1388, school violence counseling, runaway youth support, self-harm risk, and academic stress.

Call 1388 or start a chat on KakaoTalk

If calling feels like too much, search "1388" on KakaoTalk and start with a text message. If home or school is dangerous, youth shelter connection is available.

Counseling is confidential by default. If safety support is urgently needed, the counselor may explain what is happening as much as possible and connect help.

1388 — phone and KakaoTalkYouth shelter availableConfidential by default; urgent safety exception