South Korea — overrated or just right?
Started by MidwestMark · 8 Mar 2026 · 1958 views
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8 Mar 2026 at 22:35
This matches my experience. South Korea is underrated.
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9 Mar 2026 at 02:40
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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9 Mar 2026 at 10:23
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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9 Mar 2026 at 19:53
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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9 Mar 2026 at 20:50
This matches my experience. South Korea is underrated.
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9 Mar 2026 at 22:59
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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10 Mar 2026 at 05:33
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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10 Mar 2026 at 15:24
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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10 Mar 2026 at 16:08
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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10 Mar 2026 at 16:29
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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10 Mar 2026 at 19:51
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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11 Mar 2026 at 05:46
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:33
How's the food there compared to Germany?
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11 Mar 2026 at 23:58
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:36
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: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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12 Mar 2026 at 15:12
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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12 Mar 2026 at 20:17
This matches my experience. South Korea is one of my favorites.
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13 Mar 2026 at 01:51
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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13 Mar 2026 at 03:51
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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