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A few facts about Gwangyang

  • Gwangyang is home to about 150,000 people, among the 50 largest places in South Korea.
  • It lies in Jeollanam-do.
  • Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, is about 299 km away.
  • Close by: Kwangyang (10 km), Hadong (15 km) and Suncheon (19 km).

First-date ideas for Gwangyang

A weekday evening works well in Gwangyang: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Gwangyang

How far around Gwangyang can I search?

Within 50 km of Gwangyang there are 8 towns and cities — Chinju, Suncheon and Yeosu among them — with more than 1.1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gwangyang free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gwangyang 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 Gwangyang real?

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 meet someone who doesn't live in Gwangyang?

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

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