The Department of Labor’s 1350 number can often take a long time to get through to an agent.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of direct phone numbers and jurisdictions of employment centers nationwide.
You can quickly find employment centers in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, and other major regions,
If you can’t get through to 1350, you can also try calling your local employment center directly.
Employment center phone numbers
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Basic information for the Korea Employment Service Center
Main number: 1350 (no area code, toll-free)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays
Some centers are open during lunchtime to handle simple complaints on an on-call basis
ARS connection tips: 1350 → 1 (employment-related) → 1 (individual) → 0 (to connect to an agent)
✨ Avoid peak call times of 10-11am and 1-3pm.
We recommend right after 9am or after 4pm. ✨
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Regional Employment Center Jurisdiction Details
Seoul Seoul Gangnam Employment Center Gangnam-gu, Gangnam-dong 🔗 Go here
Gyeonggi Suwon Employment Center Suwon City, Dongtan part 🔗 Learn more
Incheon Incheon Employment Center Yeonsu-gu, Namdong-gu 🔗 Visit
Daegu Daegu Employment Center Daegu, Daegu Metropolitan City 🔗 View details
Busan Busan Employment Center Busan Dong-gu, Haeundae-gu, and others 🔗 See more
Gwangju Gwangju Employment Center Gwangju Metropolitan City 🔗 View details
Daejeon Daejeon Employment Center Daejeon Metropolitan City 🔗 See details
Chungbuk Cheongju Employment Center Cheongju, Cheongju-si 🔗 See details
Jeonbuk Jeonju Employment Center Jeonju-si 🔗 View details
Gyeongnam Changwon Employment Center Changwon-si 🔗 View details
Gyeongbuk Pohang Employment Center Pohang City 🔗 View details
Please check the detailed page for all employment center addresses/locations/telephone numbers by business.
※ Detailed posts for each center will be linked later
3 things to check before contacting an employment center
Before calling or visiting an employment center, make sure to check the following points.
Unemployment benefits: You can call to discuss eligibility, but you must apply in person.
Job training and job search registration? Each employment center has different departments, so you’ll need to confirm the department when you call.
How long does it take to process a complaint? Each center has different deadlines for each complaint, so it is necessary to inquire in advance.
In particular, for sensitive procedures such as applying for unemployment benefits or counseling on employment success packages, it is best to call in advance to make sure you are connected to the right person.
What to expect when visiting an employment center
If you’re planning to visit an employment center, make sure to do the following
Bring your ID: You’ll need it for almost everything, including unemployment benefits and job applications.
Check if the center is open by appointment: Some centers are open by appointment online.
Take advantage of on-site guidance: Complex documents and procedures are best answered in person at the reception desk.
Because of these differences, calling ahead and visiting the center is the best way to avoid wasting time.
💬 Still can’t get through to 1350? Try these shortcuts to your local employment center to resolve your complaint faster.
Additional information will be updated as it becomes available.