Is there a lot of crime in Korea?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"Crime in Korea is relatively low compared to other countries. However, there have been reports of violent crimes such as robberies, assaults, and murders. In addition, there have been cases of cybercrime, fraud, and corruption. The government has taken steps to address these issues, such as increasing police presence and introducing tougher laws," wrote a member who made the move to Korea.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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with a BA in International Business and German.
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