Safety and Precautions
Safety and Precautions
Although Korea is a very safe country, Seoul is a big city so travelers should still take all the usual cautions. Be very careful of cars however. Drivers often treat traffic lights simply as guidelines and traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death in Korea.
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