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Guide 5 of 5 · 범죄예방·폭력예방

Safety & Prevention

Crime prevention education is mandatory for all international students in Korea. It covers Korean law, safety rules and how to avoid becoming a victim, or a suspect.

Hwang Min-hyo, President of Honam Theological University & Seminary
Hwang Min-hyo, President of Honam Theological University & Seminary

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Education videos

교육영상

Shown at orientation. Watch them again if you missed the session.

Title card of the police education video "Crime? Pass! Safety? Yes!" Episode 1, voice phishing

Episode 1: Voice phishing

Scam calls and messages that pretend to be police, prosecutors or banks. Never send money or your bank card to anyone who calls you.

Watch on YouTube ↗ · Busan Metropolitan Police Agency

Title card of the police education video "Crime? Pass! Safety? Yes!" Episode 2, drugs

Episode 2: Drugs

Korean drug law is strict for foreigners, and a conviction ends your stay. Never carry a package for someone you do not know.

Watch on YouTube ↗ · Busan Metropolitan Police Agency

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Sexual violence prevention

성폭력 예방교육

2024 Sexual Violence Prevention Education for International Students, covering sexual harassment, sexual assault and prostitution prevention.

Title card of the 2024 Sexual Violence Prevention Education for International Students, Kyungin Women's University

2024 Sexual Violence Prevention Education

Sexual harassment, prostitution and sexual assault prevention, with Korean law explained for international students.

Watch on YouTube ↗ · Kyungin Women's University

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Video credit

Provided by Gyeyang Police Station and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, produced by the International Education Team, Kyungin Women's University.

Take note

If something happens to you

Call 112 in an emergency. You can also talk to the Office of International Affairs. Harassment on campus is taken seriously.