South Korea's internet censorship level is light — occasional, narrow restrictions exist but rarely affect typical tourist use.
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South Korea's internet censorship level is light — occasional, narrow restrictions exist but rarely affect typical tourist use. A small number of North Korea-affiliated sites are blocked for national security reasons — everyday app access is unaffected for tourists.
A VPN isn't essential in South Korea for typical tourist use, though it's still useful for general privacy on public wifi.
In South Korea, VPN use is legal and common.
It's good practice to set up and test your VPN before any trip, though it's less critical for South Korea specifically.