U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated to reflect information on demonstrations and ongoing physician shortage. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to the Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea).
Full advisory →Is South Korea safe? 🇰🇷
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, South Korea scores 90/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates South Korea Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 South Korea destination assessed, Seoul scores highest (90/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
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
South Korea destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
South Korea safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · 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) |
04 · Questions
South Korea safety FAQ
Is South Korea safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Korea Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index South Korea averages 90/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in South Korea?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Seoul currently scores highest at 90/100 (Very Safe).
Where does this South Korea safety data come from?
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.