New national debt counselling number ☎1375 — due to start in October this year
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
The government is setting up a national debt counselling number, ☎1375, for people facing debt problems, and it is due to start in October this year and will be free to call.
Key facts
| Number | ☎1375 (run by the Credit Counseling and Recovery Service; toll-free) |
|---|---|
| Start | Due to start in October this year |
| What it covers | Information about and connection to debt-related schemes such as debt restructuring, support with personal rehabilitation and bankruptcy applications, and reporting harm from illegal private lending |
| More centres | Integrated support centres for inclusive finance expanded to 56; comprehensive support centres for personal rehabilitation and bankruptcy expanded to 12 (as of July 2) |
| Basis | Financial Services Commission plan on suicide prevention for people in financial crisis (reported to the Cabinet meeting on July 14, 2026) |
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On July 14, the Financial Services Commission reported a joint inter-ministry plan on suicide prevention for people in financial crisis at a Cabinet meeting. To provide information about and connect people to debtor relief and support schemes in one place, the Credit Counseling and Recovery Service will be given the national debt counselling number ☎1375. The new number is due to start in October this year and will be toll-free (free to call). Alongside this, 6 more integrated support centres for inclusive finance (서민금융통합지원센터) will bring the total to 56, and 2 more comprehensive support centres for personal rehabilitation and bankruptcy (개인회생파산종합지원센터) opened on July 2, bringing that total to 12.
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FAQ
When can I use the debt counselling number 1375?
The new number ☎1375 is due to start in October this year, and it will be toll-free (free to call).
What can I get advice about on 1375?
The Credit Counseling and Recovery Service will give information about and connect you to support schemes across debt problems in general, including debt restructuring, support with personal rehabilitation and bankruptcy applications (Fast-track), and reporting harm from illegal private lending.