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Dating in Buan

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Buan at a glance

  • Buan has a population of about 22,000.
  • It lies in Jeollabuk-do.
  • Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, is about 206 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Jeongeup, about 22 km away.
  • Close by: Kimje (16 km), Gunsan (28 km) and Iksan (31 km).

First-date ideas for Buan

Buan is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Kimje is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Buan: questions and answers

How far around Buan can I search?

Within 50 km of Buan there are 9 towns and cities — Jeonju, Iksan and Gunsan among them — with more than 1.5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Buan free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Buan and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Buan real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Buan?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in South Korea or abroad.

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