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Is tap water safe to drink in Seoul?
Short answer
Seoul says its Arisu tap water is safe to drink. That does not independently confirm the condition of every building's plumbing or a particular tap.
What to do
- Use a tap designated for drinking and check any local notice.
- Ask your accommodation about the water supply if the tap's condition is uncertain.
Check before relying on this
- Building plumbing and any local temporary advisory require local confirmation.
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Practical detail and remaining limits
The city-level Arisu statement supports drinking Seoul tap water. For an unfamiliar accommodation, a drinking-water point identified by the host avoids having to infer the condition of an individual tap from the city announcement.
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