Missing Person Alerts in South Korea
Missing Person Alerts for South Korea (East Asia) come from Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Seoul.
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At a glance
- countrySouth Korea · Asia
- reference citySeoul (37.57, 126.98)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112 / 119
- risk profilestorm, flood, heat, cold, landslide, earthquake, tsunami, drought, epidemic, coastal, radiation
What counts as a missing person alerts
Missing person alerts - Amber Alerts, Child Rescue Alerts and silver alerts - are issued for abducted children or missing vulnerable adults when there is a serious risk to life. They are broadcast by police on motorway signs, radio and phone, and they contain a description and often a vehicle registration.
Who issues missing person alerts in South Korea
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in South Korea
- If you see the person or vehicle, call the emergency number - do not approach.
- Note location, time and direction of travel before calling.
- Do not share outdated alerts: check the issuing police force for the all-clear.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for South Korea: national police forces, AMBER Alert Europe, NCMEC, Interpol. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues missing person alerts in South Korea?
Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in South Korea?
The primary emergency number is 112 / 119. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live missing person alerts for South Korea?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Seoul from national police forces, AMBER Alert Europe, NCMEC, Interpol. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for South Korea
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.