Quick question for the South Korea regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there last year and had a great time but I've heard prices have gone up.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
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Started by CardiffChris · 19 Mar 2026 · 2017 views
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:12
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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20 Mar 2026 at 00:46
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:23
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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20 Mar 2026 at 14:39
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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20 Mar 2026 at 21:48
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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20 Mar 2026 at 22:47
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:58
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:07
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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This matches my experience. South Korea is great value.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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22 Mar 2026 at 09:28
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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22 Mar 2026 at 13:06
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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