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Singles in Sokcho

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Sokcho at a glance

  • Sokcho has a population of about 81,000.
  • It's part of Gangwon-do.
  • Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, is about 159 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Chuncheon, about 84 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Kosong (22 km), Jumunjin (41 km) and Yanggu (54 km).

A first date in Sokcho

Sokcho 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, Kosong 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.

Questions about dating in Sokcho

How far around Sokcho can I search?

Within 50 km of Sokcho there are 3 towns and cities — Kosong and Jumunjin among them — with more than 160,000 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 Sokcho free on YADate?

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

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

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