Hey guys! 

So this coming August, just for a semester, I am studying abroad in Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea. 

Because of all the threats coming from North Korea, however, my mom wants me to withdraw my application. She in convinced that I will somehow be in harm's way. I completely understand her. From her perspective, I am her oldest daughter and because we're Filipino, this will be my first time away from her for a long period of time. It's natural for her to worry about me. But I do feel as if she's scaring herself by filtering out the positivity and just googling the bad news about both North and South Korea. 

The point of this discussion, I suppose, is to ask foreigners who have been to or have studied in Korea, how safe did you feel during your stay there? Walking alone at night? In the morning? Taking the taxi, bus, other modes of public transportation? 

I would also like to extend this question to native Koreans. How do you feel about the current situation in North Korea? Do you feel safe? How likely is a war to happen?

Please be honest in your answers! I am very much looking forward to seeing them. This is just for my piece of mind. I am not withdrawing my application. If I do, I won't do it until the last minute. I just wanted to get opinions from people.

Thanks in advance to whoever answers!