3
Moderate
Landslide Risk in Seoul, South Korea
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 2,557,600 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Korean Peninsula, Puchon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (2025-08-15) — 2,557,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Seoul is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Seoul Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Seoul
Landslide - Korean Peninsula, Puchon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
August 14, 2025 — WATCH
2,557,600 people exposed; $301,118M capital exposed
Landslide - Korean Peninsula, E of Kaesong, Kaesŏng, North Korea
April 22, 2025 — WATCH
17,098 people exposed; $1,172M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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