Is South Korea safe for solo female travelers? Planning a 10-day trip in August

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Members • InitiativeRough732हिन्दीFrançaisČeštinaTürkçeไทยIs South Korea safe for solo female travelers? Planning a 10-day trip in August 🇰🇷 Places to Visit Hi everyone! I’m planning a 10-day solo trip to South Korea this August, mainly covering Seoul, Busan, and maybe a quieter region or Jeju Island. I’d love to hear from other solo women who’ve been recently: *Did you feel safe walking around, especially at night? *How easy is it to get around solo using public transportation? *Any neighborhoods you'd recommend staying in (or avoiding)? *I’ve read about the hidden camera issue—should I be worried? *Is nightlife okay to explore solo, or better to skip?

Also—how bad is the summer in August? I’ve heard it can be hot and humid—does it affect sightseeing or travel plans? Any other tips on what to pack, how to dress, or must-see spots are super welcome! 💛

Potential-Ad1443 • 7mo ago Yes it’s fine but always be careful, you never know. It’s also gonna be super hot so be prepared for that.

thugnificientx3 • 7mo ago And humid. And rainy. More replies Hobbitea • 7mo ago Went on a solo trip in 2023. I felt safe the entire time and never got close to having any issues, however the usual applies as everywhere else: don‘t go down sketchy alleys at night, don‘t leave your drink out of your sight / don‘t accept free drinks from random strangers, etc.

IslaStacks • 7mo ago I've taken 4 solo trips to South Korea. It was the safest I've ever felt in my entire life. No worries about gun violence or people fighting. Just a sense of peace.

Of course, there is crime but no need to constantly look over your shoulder. You will love it. Enjoy!! TheoryParticular7511 • 7mo ago As a man, always look over your shoulder, only idiots don't Snowfightman • 7mo ago Careful, someone might steal your shadow too. More replies More replies Ok_Necessary_3409 • 7mo ago I’m 17 and here by myself and yes girl it’s literally fine I’ve been out at night and out in the daytime and while yea be cautious people are people regardless of the country you don’t have to act like you’re in Chicago or anything. And I can’t speak for summer in August but rn in July I’m melting, everyone is melting, everyone is dripping in puddles of their own sweat and excusing the sweat smell because there’s no getting around it [deleted] • 7mo ago are you a korean haha More replies Ok_Sir_7220 • 7mo ago Very safe. I feel safe when I travel there solo or with my daughter. We don't go clubbing or dri