During Lunar New Year Holidays, Contact '129·119·120' When Sick

235 Public Health Centers and 686 Private Hospitals and Clinics Providing Medical Services
Approximately 500 Emergency Rooms Operating 24 Hours

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] If you become ill or have an emergency during the Lunar New Year holiday, you can contact '129·119·120'. By calling, you can obtain information about nearby medical institutions such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies that are open.

According to health authorities, 235 public health medical institutions including health centers, 686 private hospitals and clinics will be open, and 1,744 pharmacies will operate during this period. More hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies are expected to open before and after the Lunar New Year.

Kim Miyeon (27), who lives in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, said, "Last Lunar New Year, I suffered from gastroenteritis and had a hard time because I couldn't find a 24-hour hospital nearby and wandered around for a long time." Choi Minhwan (28), living in Nowon-gu, Seoul, also said, "I caught the flu and couldn't do anything throughout the holiday. Since there was no hospital open nearby, I ended up going to the emergency room."

Many medical institutions close during the Lunar New Year holiday, causing inconvenience to citizens. In response, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has disclosed information about hospitals, clinics, and screening clinics that are open during the holiday. Information on COVID-19 screening clinics and temporary screening testing sites can be checked via phone, applications (apps), and websites.

525 emergency rooms operate 24 hours a day throughout the four-day holiday. Other institutions operate according to specific dates.

Related information can be confirmed by calling 129 (Health and Welfare Call Center), 119 (Emergency Situation Management Center), or 120 (City/Province Call Center). Additionally, information is available through the Emergency Medical Portal, the Ministry of Health and Welfare website, and the Emergency Medical Information app.

The Emergency Medical Portal will switch to a holiday-dedicated screen from midnight on the 21st, where medical institution information can be checked via a separate notification window.

On the Emergency Medical Information app, users can view hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and screening clinics open nearby based on their location on a map, and check consultation hours and medical departments. Information on night-time medical institutions, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations, and emergency treatment guidelines are also provided to help respond in emergency situations.

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