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 new venues have opened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Is South Korea worth visiting?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This matches my experience. South Korea is one of my favorites.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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9 Mar 2026 at 07:07
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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