Seoul
South Korea · Asia · 9.7M people
Hyper-connected capital with round-the-clock life and seasonal haze.
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Ranked #23 of 123 overall · 37.57, 126.98
Full scorecard
Cost of living6.0
Safety8.0
Environment & air quality5.0
Public transport9.0
Climate5.0
Healthcare8.0
Internet & connectivity10.0
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