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Dating in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do

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A few facts about Gwangju

  • About 82,000 people live in Gwangju.
  • It's part of Gyeonggi-do.
  • It's about 30 km to Seoul, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Seongnam-si is about 11 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Hanam (15 km), Wabu (20 km) and Icheon-si (22 km).

First-date ideas for Gwangju

Gwangju 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, Seongnam-si 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 Gwangju: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Gwangju?

More than 22 million people live within 50 km of Gwangju, in 24 towns and cities including Seoul, Incheon and Suwon. 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, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Gwangju or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. 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 date someone from outside Gwangju?

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

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