That being said, South Korea is still one of the safest places that you can visit. You're going to be able to walk around – even at night – and should feel comfortable knowing that no one is out to get you. It's more likely that you'll get into trouble hiking and getting lost.

What is the safest place in Korea?

Numbeo also ranks cities by their crime rate, and by this metric Incheon ranked first at 90.89, followed by Kyoto, Japan, at 89.37 and then Seoul at 85.72. Visitors to the Numbeo website can compare country crime and safety statistics side by side.

Is North Korea safe for tourists?

North Korea - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Do not travel to North Korea due to COVID-19 and the serious risk of arrest and long-term detention of U.S. nationals. Read the Department of State's COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.