Common scams in South Korea and how to avoid them
Started by BerlinBound · 14 Mar 2026 · 1612 views
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:57
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:02
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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14 Mar 2026 at 14:31
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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15 Mar 2026 at 01:36
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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15 Mar 2026 at 04:33
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:38
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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15 Mar 2026 at 18:23
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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15 Mar 2026 at 21:53
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at clubs?
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16 Mar 2026 at 08:13
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:56
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. 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: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. 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: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:49
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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16 Mar 2026 at 18:36
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 22:36
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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17 Mar 2026 at 00:28
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:39
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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17 Mar 2026 at 07:32
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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17 Mar 2026 at 16:42
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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17 Mar 2026 at 21:04
How's the nightlife there compared to Germany?
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:18
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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18 Mar 2026 at 10:53
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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