Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, South Korea scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates South Korea Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 10 South Korea destinations assessed, Jeonju scores highest (90/100), while Seoul scores lowest (88/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin the Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea). Large-scale demonstrations may occur with little notice, potentially disrupting transportation and other essential services.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for South Korea: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.5 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 54.0% | 53 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 0.2% | 100 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 82/100 | 82 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 78/100 | 78 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 5.9 / 100k | 80 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Korea Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index South Korea averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Jeonju currently scores highest at 90/100 (Very Safe). Seoul scores lowest at 88/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.