Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, South Korea scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 10 South Korea destinations assessed, Suwon scores highest (89/100), while Seoul scores lowest (88/100).
01 · Official Guidance
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 advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.5 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 77/100 | 77 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 6.9 / 100k | 76 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index South Korea averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Suwon currently scores highest at 89/100 (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.