Deeper Safety Tips for Solo & Women Travelers

Eating alone ('honbap') and drinking alone ('honsul') are completely normal in Korea now — many restaurants even have dedicated single-seat counters, so there's no need to feel self-conscious traveling solo.
When taking a taxi, turn on the Kakao T app's ride-sharing feature to send a link with the car's license plate, driver info, and live location to a friend — especially useful late at night when riding alone.
Seoul city runs the 'Ansimi' safety app, which lets you send a one-tap emergency alert and shows nearby CCTV and designated safe-zone locations (mostly Korean-language, but the location features are useful regardless of language).
Choose accommodations that are officially registered as licensed tourist lodging or foreigner-only guesthouses — Airbnb and Booking.com listings often show business registration status, and registered properties undergo fire and safety inspections.
Seoul subway's last trains generally run between midnight and 1am (varies by line). If you're staying out later, night buses (routes starting with 'N', called owl buses) run from midnight to 5am — check the route in advance.
If a street feels unsafe, ducking into a convenience store or 24-hour café is a solid move — most have CCTV and staff on hand who can help.
In an emergency, if speaking isn't an option, Korea's 112 also accepts text-based reports — typing your situation sends your location automatically.