🇰🇷 Is South Korea safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of South Korea: 48 diplomatic missions from 45 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
Emergency numbers in South Korea
Embassies and consulates in South Korea
48 diplomatic missions from 45 countries, across 6 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Gwangju, Seoul |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Busan, Seoul |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 2 | Busan, Seoul |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Seoul |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | Seoul |
…and 33 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in South Korea is Korean. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Korean, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Korea safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for South Korea is 1.61/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in South Korea?
The general emergency number in South Korea is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in South Korea?
Telcomia tracks 48 diplomatic missions from 45 countries in South Korea, across 6 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.