🇰🇷 Is South Korea Safe? Travel Risk Overview 2026
East Asia · Capital: Seoul · Emergency number: 112
22/ 100 · Low Risk
As of 2026, South Korea is rated low risk with an overall travel risk score of 22/100 (lower = safer). The score aggregates government travel advisories, the Global Peace Index, crime statistics, health system quality, natural hazard exposure and 50+ other authoritative sources, weighted and normalized into a single comparable figure.
Risk Breakdown by Domain
Health
87
score 0–100, higher = safer
Crime Safety
87
score 0–100, higher = safer
Climate Resilience
65
score 0–100, higher = safer
Cyber Readiness
91
score 0–100, higher = safer
Financial Stability
84
score 0–100, higher = safer
Domain scores use the same 0–100 scale as our thematic indices (higher = lower risk). Click any domain for the full world ranking.
📖 In-depth guide: Is South Korea safe?
Current situation, key threats, government advisory level and practical safety tips for South Korea.
Read the full South Korea safety guide →How to Read This Score
- Low risk (≤30): safety comparable to top-ranked destinations; standard precautions apply.
- Medium risk (31–60): generally safe with situational awareness; some regions or crime types require extra caution.
- High risk (>60): check government travel advisories before booking; some areas may be off-limits.
- Scores are recomputed continuously as new advisory and statistical data arrives.
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