Is South Korea Safe for Women? Crime Rate in South Korea

It’s generally pretty safe but being a woman, this is always something to remain cautious about. Korea is safe for transit, though you may find the occasional brush against you in a crowded subway. This has happened to me but with older men. I’d say older men gawk quite a lot, so be mindful of this. There’s a lot of fetishization and sexualization of foreigners here so be careful on dating apps and with sharing too much information about where you live, etc. A common phrase is for men to ask “do you live alone”, and it’s best to always say you live with someone.

Solo travel experience

I felt very safe! All in all the food was amazing, I got to experience Korean culture and visit a Buddhist temple. It was a pleasure to stay with someone Korean because I learned so much about the language and food

Group travel experience

South Korea was very safe, we went to only major tourist places like Seoul, Busan and Jeju and didn’t feel unsafe anywhere. We would definitely recommend using public transport in Seoul, can use a little bit of taxis as well in Busan as they are a little less expensive than in Seoul, and use a personal cab or hire a cab, driver/guide in Jeju as public transport there is a little difficult and the places are sparse so it might feel unsafe at night with no one around, waiting hours for a bus.

Solo travel experience

When I lived in hostels in Seoul city, I got to know a lot of people and felt very happy. I also enjoyed the local food, as Korea is considered to have the healthiest diet in the world. Wearing traditional clothes in the palace was an interesting experience. Overall, living in Korea was quite enriching.

Family travel experience

Beautiful country with amazing nature and people! I spent two weeks travelling with a friend but didn't feel I saw enough so I've already planned to go back! Only thing I struggled with was being vegetarian as a lot of meals contain meat but overall the best place to visit!