Daegu Travel Risk — Low Risk (22/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for Daegu. The number below is the South Korea country baseline.
Is Daegu safe for travelers?
Low risk. Yes, Daegu is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Government advisory (score 15)
Natural disasters (score 40)
2026-05-09 11:01:52
80%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Daegu, South Korea.
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- Natural disasters (score 40/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Political instability (score 30/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
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Baseline scores
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) · Confidence: 80
Quick facts
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Emergency numbers (South Korea)
| Police | 112 |
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| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Daegu safe for tourists?
Yes, Daegu is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Crime risk score is 20/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon.
What is the biggest risk in Daegu?
The highest-scoring risk category is Natural disasters (score 40/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Daegu were last reviewed on 2026-05-09 11:01:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-05-09 11:01:52
Data confidence
80%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Daegu
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in Daegu may differ from the country average.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.