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Singles in Koch'ang

Members from Koch'ang and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Koch'ang at a glance

  • About 73,000 people live in Koch'ang.
  • It's part of Jeollabuk-do.
  • It's about 238 km to Seoul, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Gwangju is about 37 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Jangseong (17 km), Yeonggwang (24 km) and Jeongeup (27 km).

A first date in Koch'ang

Daytime dates suit a town like Koch'ang: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Koch'ang

How far around Koch'ang can I search?

More than 1.9 million people live within 50 km of Koch'ang, in 10 towns and cities including Gwangju, Jeongeup and Hwasun. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Koch'ang free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Koch'ang or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Koch'ang 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Koch'ang?

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

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