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Emergency Ready App: disaster alerts and shelters in English

How foreign residents can use the Emergency Ready App and prepare for alerts in Korea.

Official GuideLast checked Jul 6, 2026

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Official living essentials

Emergency Ready App: disaster alerts and shelters in English

Rainy season and flood alerts: practical safety steps

Working in Korea: visa limits, permitted activity, and job caution points

Earthquake safety at home: what foreign residents should prepare

Fire safety in Korean apartments and officetels

Where to check official weather and safety alerts in Korea

Using LOST112 English after losing an item

Checking Seoul food-waste disposal standards

Garbage and recycling: checking local district rules