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Dating in Yeonggwang

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Yeonggwang at a glance

  • Yeonggwang has a population of about 52,000.
  • It lies in Jeollanam-do.
  • It's about 258 km to Seoul, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Gwangju, about 39 km away.
  • Close by: Koch'ang (24 km), Jangseong (25 km) and Muan (32 km).

A first date in Yeonggwang

Yeonggwang 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, Koch'ang 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 Yeonggwang

How far around Yeonggwang can I search?

Within 50 km of Yeonggwang there are 8 towns and cities — Gwangju, Muan and Koch'ang among them — with more than 1.8 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 Yeonggwang free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yeonggwang 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 Yeonggwang 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Yeonggwang?

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

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