Safety in Seoul

South Korea is now one of the safest Asian countries for tourists.

One thing to be wary of when traveling to Seoul, however:

• pocket theft (don't carry large sums);
• fights in local drinking establishments (don't provoke);

• inattentive drivers - be careful when crossing the road;
• natural disasters - flooding is possible in early fall (keep an eye on weather forecasts).

The city occasionally holds demonstrations, but they are mostly peaceful.