Seoul scores 7.3/10. Indicators and reviews point to a low overall risk level. Stay alert in crowded tourist areas, but most travelers report few issues.
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Seoul scores 7.3/10 on the MapSur safety index, which combines official indicators with reviews from travelers. This places it in the safe range: most visitors report few issues. The usual advice still applies, especially in crowded tourist areas and on public transport at night: keep an eye on your belongings.
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates the country at 82/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Seoul; the precautions are the standard big-city ones rather than anything specific.
Equaldex rates the country at 53/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections, mid-range. Some rights are recognized, others are not, and social acceptance can differ from the legal picture. Reviews from LGBT+ travelers describe how that plays out day to day in Seoul.
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Seoul scores 7.3/10. Most travelers report few issues. Stay alert at night and in crowded tourist areas.
Seoul is generally safe at night in central areas. Standard precautions apply: stick to lit streets and keep an eye on your belongings.
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates the country at 82/100 on women's inclusion and security, in the higher range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Seoul.
Equaldex rates Seoul's country at 53/100 on LGBTQ+ legal protections, mid-range. Some rights are recognized, others limited.
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