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Je suis une femme noire, je suis allée seule en Corée en 2023 pendant 3 semaines (Séoul puis Busan puis retour à Séoul) j’ai jamais autant détesté un voyage. Entre les regards et l’ignorance quand je …
Is Seoul safe for solo female travelers?
Seoul scores 7.3/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates South Korea at 82/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
7.3/10
Overall safety
Safe
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
81.5/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025
Is Seoul safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Seoul overall?
Seoul scores 7.3/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Women's safety in Seoul
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates South Korea at 82/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Seoul, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Seoul
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Seoul.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Seoul, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
Traveler reviews of Seoul
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Frequently asked questions
Is Seoul safe for solo female travelers?
Seoul scores 7.3/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is Seoul safe for women at night?
South Korea scores 82/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Seoul and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.