Gwangju at a glance
- With about 1.4 million people, Gwangju is one of the ten biggest cities in South Korea.
- Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, is about 268 km away.
- Close by: Hwasun (12 km), Damyang (19 km) and Jangseong (20 km).
Dating by city / South Korea / Gwangju region / Gwangju
Dating in Gwangju, Gwangju
No one from Gwangju has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Gwangju
In Gwangju it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.
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.
Questions about dating in Gwangju
Who can I meet near Gwangju?
Within 50 km of Gwangju there are 11 towns and cities — Jeongeup, Muan and Koch'ang among them — with more than 2 million 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 Gwangju?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gwangju 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 Gwangju 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gwangju?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Districts and suburbs of Gwangju
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
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First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.