Travel scams in Jeju, South Korea — United States traveler guide (2026)
Step-by-step local response and United States consular guidance for travel scams in Jeju.
- Emergency
- 112
- Updated
- 2026-06-22
- Nationality
- United States
Korea Police
112📌 Official sources and verification
This guide uses your government's passport guidance and local official information. Call ahead to reconfirm hours, documents, and fees.
💬 Patterns repeated in traveler reports
Traveler reports repeatedly stress getting the original police document with a case number, calling the mission before visiting, and confirming document timing before changing flights.
Resolution timeline
⏱Travel scams in Jeju, South Korea — United States traveler guide (2026)
Stop further payment or cash withdrawal
Save receipts, chats, vehicle number, and photos
Report to police and card issuer
Move to safety first if threatened
Ask the issuer about cancellation or chargeback
Monitor accounts and report any follow-on loss
What to do now
Stop further payment or cash withdrawal
Stop further payment or cash withdrawal
Save receipts, chats, vehicle number, and photos
Save receipts, chats, vehicle number, and photos
Report to police and card issuer
Report to police and card issuer
Move to safety first if threatened
Move to safety first if threatened
Ask the issuer about cancellation or chargeback
Ask the issuer about cancellation or chargeback
Monitor accounts and report any follow-on loss
Monitor accounts and report any follow-on loss
Important
Record the report time and case number for passports, cards, or phones, and photograph every document as a backup.
Required documents and evidence
Costs and timing
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Police | Police reports are normally free |
| Authority / provider | Confirm document, medical, or telecom fees with the official provider |
| Extra travel cost | Keep every receipt for insurance |
Phrase to show locally
🗣 What to say (Korean)
How to pronounce (romanized)
Dowajuseyo. Gyeongchare yeollakhae juseyo.
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Your nationality's responsible authority
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea
- Phone:
- +1-202-501-4444
- Website:
- https://kr.usembassy.gov/
This guide uses your government's passport guidance and local official information. Call ahead to reconfirm hours, documents, and fees.
Local police
Jeju Provincial Police Agency
- Address:
- 37 Sumogwonseo-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju
- Phone:
- 112
Local medical provider
Jeju National University Hospital Emergency Center
- Address:
- 15 Aran 13-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju
- Phone:
- +82-64-717-1114
- Website:
- https://www.jejunuh.co.kr/
Patterns repeated in traveler reports
💬Patterns repeated in traveler reports
“Reports in Jeju include bar touts, taxi detours, exchange or ATM issues, and tour charges that changed after booking.”
— Traveler reports · Reddit
“Leaving the scene and saving receipts, chats, and vehicle numbers helped later card disputes.”
— Police and insurance reports
“Stopping further payment and contacting the issuer and police immediately reduced follow-on charges.”
— Consular and provider reports
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first?▼
Get to safety, stop payment or account risks, preserve evidence, and obtain a police case number.
What should I confirm before visiting an authority?▼
Check appointments, intake cutoff, originals, photo specifications, and payment method on the official site and by phone.