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Dating in Gangneung

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Gangneung at a glance

  • Gangneung is home to about 210,000 people, among the 50 largest places in South Korea.
  • It lies in Gangwon-do.
  • Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, is about 168 km away.
  • Close by: Jumunjin (16 km), Donghae City (31 km) and Santyoku (44 km).

Where to meet in Gangneung

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Gangneung. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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 Gangneung: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Gangneung?

Within 50 km of Gangneung there are 4 towns and cities — Donghae City, Santyoku and Jumunjin among them — with more than 370,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Gangneung?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gangneung and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Gangneung real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. 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 Gangneung?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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