Getting a local SIM card in South Korea
Started by EdinburghEd · 6 Mar 2026 · 1738 views
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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6 Mar 2026 at 13:39
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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6 Mar 2026 at 17:17
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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7 Mar 2026 at 03:07
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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7 Mar 2026 at 04:18
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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7 Mar 2026 at 11:29
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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7 Mar 2026 at 13:05
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:38
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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7 Mar 2026 at 19:12
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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8 Mar 2026 at 06:35
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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8 Mar 2026 at 15:21
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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8 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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8 Mar 2026 at 22:14
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:31
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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9 Mar 2026 at 19:48
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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9 Mar 2026 at 20:24
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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10 Mar 2026 at 04:17
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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10 Mar 2026 at 08:39
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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10 Mar 2026 at 19:16
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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10 Mar 2026 at 21:59
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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