Staying Safe in Seoul: Emergency Numbers, Pharmacies, and Scams
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South Korea is statistically one of the safest countries in the world. You can leave your laptop on a café table for an hour, and it will still be there when you return. Violent crime against tourists is incredibly rare.
However, "Safe" does not mean "Risk-Free." From seasonal air pollution to specific tourist scams, here is your survival guide.

