Korean Job Discussion Forums

jurassic5 · Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Location: PA

i tried the number 2-872-9797, but a recording told me that it was changed. but then it went on to say something about dialing 1350 from a DDD exchange etc etc. so basically, i don't know what the foreign worker hotline number is now. does anybody know it?

mike_d · Joined: 06 Apr 2004

Just dial 1350 (and choose option 7 I think) and you should get through although their English is not good.
I have a meeting on Friday arranged with the Labor office. Does anyone know if I can request, or do I have a right to, an interpreter ? Thanks.

jurassic5 · Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Location: PA

so from my cell phone here in korea: i just enter 1350? do i have to dial 02-1350?

mike_d · Joined: 06 Apr 2004

i dialled 1350 from a landline and got through. Seems to be national access number.

canukteacher · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul, Korea

I'm going to the Dept of Labor tomorrow. I was under the impression that you don't need an apointment, unless of course they have arranged a hearing between you and your employer. I'm not at that stage. But, to anwer your question. I have hired an interpreter, and we will be going there together tomorrow. If you want the info on hiring PM me.

CT

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

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