Is it safe to drink tap water in Seoul?
I've been hearing conflicting views. The government assures everyone that it's okay but the locals don't seem to trust the government, at least in this issue. Does anybody know any conclusive reference that states that the drinking water in Seoul is potable?
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Do people drink tap water in South Korea?
While tap water in Korea is 100 percent safe to drink, most Koreans don't drink it unless they boil or filter it, first. When visiting or living in South Korea, you don't have to doctor the water before drinking it. But if you fill up a glass straight from the tap in front of a Korean, be ready for some side-eye.Why do people not drink tap water in Korea?
While various factors have led to public distrust, one of the prevalent reasons that Koreans avoid drinking tap water is their sensitivity toward the unpleasant taste that derives from chlorine, experts said. \u201cMany people tend to feel the unpleasant smell and taste from tap water because of chlorine.How clean is the water in South Korea?
South Korea clean water access for 2017 was 98.21%, a 0.11% increase from 2016. South Korea clean water access for 2016 was 98.10%, a 0.11% increase from 2015. South Korea clean water access for 2015 was 97.99%, a 0.01% decline from 2014.Is it Safe to Drink the Tap Water in Seoul?
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