Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Safety update: South Korea March 2026
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls online?
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15 Mar 2026 at 21:05
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:54
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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18 Mar 2026 at 17:13
This matches my experience. South Korea is one of my favorites.
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19 Mar 2026 at 03:14
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:13
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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20 Mar 2026 at 01:56
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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