Is South Korea Safe to Visit?

Safety analysis across 5 cities · Updated 2026

8.0
out of 10
Generally Safe

Safety Score Breakdown

Petty Crime
8.0
Violent Crime
8.8
Scam Risk
7.1
Women’s Safety
8.3
Night Safety
7.9
Transport
8.6
Natural Hazards
7.4

✅ Safest Cities in South Korea

Seoul8.4Gyeongju8.4Jeju Island7.9

⚠️ Higher Risk Cities

Incheon7.6Busan7.7Jeju Island7.9
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All Cities in South Korea

SeoulGenerally Safe8.4GyeongjuGenerally Safe8.4Jeju IslandGenerally Safe7.9BusanGenerally Safe7.7IncheonGenerally Safe7.6