South Korea · editorial 8/10

Seoul

A city that dresses like a campaign. Hongdae is easier than Gangnam if you are new.

Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · Languages that help: Korean, English

Deep notes coming. Start with these neighborhoods so the map is not empty.

Legend

Where to meet women

Lines are streets. Soft shapes are beaches, parks, and neighborhoods. Pins are clubs, bars, and cafes.

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Where to meet women

Lines are streets. Soft shapes are beaches, parks, and neighborhoods. Pins are clubs, bars, and cafes.

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Selected: Hongdae

Places to start

Real public places and neighborhoods. Tap a card to fly the map.

How to meet. Street and bars. Korean helps. Apps are huge here; a hi at a bar is fine if the room is already loud.

Expect. Students, buskers, 4am. The easiest night if you are new.

Editorial notes. Not a rating. 18+ / 21+ scenes.

How to meet. English is more common. Apps plus a bar. The international night that actually delivers.

Expect. Mixed, central, a little touristy. Fine for one night.

Editorial notes. Not a rating. 18+ / 21+ scenes.

How to meet. Polished and expensive. Apps first. Street is weak unless you already know people.

Expect. The music video you cannot afford. Dress up or stay in Hongdae.

Editorial notes. Not a rating. 18+ / 21+ scenes.