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If you lose an item on a tourist bus in South Korea, first check with the bus company's information kiosks. Items may have been handed to the driver or taken to lost and found. Providing the bus number, route, or approximate time and location can significantly aid the search. Lost items are often stored at the bus depot and subsequently handed over to the police. For a centralized search, utilize the National Police Agency's official portal, Lost112, to report a lost item or check the database. The 1330 Tourist Hotline offers multilingual support, including Russian. You can also report the loss at any police station. Seoul Metro lines have their own lost and found offices. If the item was lost in a taxi and paid for electronically, the vehicle number and contact details may be available in your travel history.

If a personal item is lost in South Korea, first check the facility's 'Lost and Found' desk (e.g., amusement parks like Everland or train stations). If not found, immediately report the loss to the local police. Korean police stations are highly efficient at handling lost property reports from foreigners.

Pedestrian safety in South Korea requires caution due to driver behavior. While traffic rules are similar to other countries, drivers may not always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. It is advisable for pedestrians to be extra vigilant and not assume drivers will stop.

In case of a lost child in South Korea, the recommended action is to stay in a visible area under CCTV coverage and contact the police. Police response is reliable. Essential safety preparation includes providing the child with physical copies of contact information (hotel address, parent's phone number). Digital communication via KakaoTalk is highly recommended as it remains functional without a VPN.

Seoul offers a safety escort service called 'Ansim Gwiga Scout' (안심귀가 스카우트). It provides female escorts for women walking home alone at night from subway stations or bus stops. Access is managed via a dedicated mobile app.