Best areas in South Korea

Planning my first trip to South Korea in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.

My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?

I'm coming from Canada and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in South Korea.

Thanks for any help!

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?

This matches my experience. South Korea is one of my favorites.

Quick question — how was the Uber availability?

Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.

This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.

Any restaurant recs for the daytime?

What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.

100% agree. The value is hard to beat.

How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.

Quick question — how was the wifi?