Quick answer: Choose a route you can explain, share your expected arrival and use official transport or city safety services when available.
Before leaving
- Save your lodging name and address in Korean.
- Keep your phone charged and carry a backup payment method.
- Tell a trusted contact where you are going and when you expect to return.
- Prefer well-lit, staffed routes and do not follow an unsolicited shortcut.
Seoul Ansimi
The Seoul Metropolitan Government describes Ansimi as a public safety app with safe-return monitoring, SOS and safe-taxi functions. Its published guidance says the service supports English, Chinese and Japanese. Download and check the current sign-up, permissions and reservation requirements before relying on it.
If something feels wrong
Enter a staffed shop, hotel desk, station office or police facility. If there is immediate danger, call 112. For interpretation and travel assistance, use 1330 as listed in the site’s emergency guide.
Official sources
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