How to Make Korean Friends in Korea
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If you’re traveling to Korea or living in Korea, you might feel a little lost and alone. What better way to cure your sorrows than to make local Korean friends! If you’re wondering how you can make Korean friends while you’re in Korea, we have a few suggestions 😉
Note for Korea residents: Making friends in Korea is the same anywhere in the world. Most people, just like you, make friends at school, work at the gym, etc.. But if the people around you are only non-Koreans, it might be harder to make local Korean friends. So we suggest being active, and of course friendly. Join a yoga class, a salsa dance group, a scarf knitting interest group, a photography club for taking pictures of cats. Just anything to be in a position to meet people. And of course, it’ll help if you’re friendly too.
But just in case you need a starting point, here are a few suggestions:
TourMateKorea
With Locals by Locals
TourMateKorea is an app to find local Korean friends to have real local experiences with. They’re not professional tour guides, but everyday Korean locals with schools and jobs. With them, you’ll get access to special venues, hear their stories of growing up in the city, get personalized recommendations for what you want to do and make a new friend while you’re at it. Most meetups are one on one experiences, so it’s intimate, and you’ll really get to know true Korean locals.
Click here to find a local Korean friend.
SeoulMate
Seoul tours and friendship
SeoulMate is one of the services we highlighted in our 10 Free Things to Get in Seoul post. They are super cool because they offer free tours of Korea’s attractions. And although they’re not professional tour guides, you can think of them as professional hang out buddies. Basically the group will hook you up with Korean college students to tour some of Korea’s awesomest sites. But in addition to tours, these people also offer their oh so valuable friendship. They’re young, outgoing and friendly. You’ll like them so much that you might even want to go to one of their reunion parties! 😀
Check out their official website and their facebook page.
Friends in Korea
Language exchange, partying, speed dating and unicorns… maybe
Checkout friendsinkorea.comif you want language exchange, partying, speed dating and unicorns. Their hang outs range from eating food and drinking coffee to drinking beer and going clubbing. They’ll have events that are setup for group discounts (i.e. free entrance to clubs, all you can drink beer, etc.). And although this group is geared more towards foreigners that reside in Korea, it’s still a great way for visitors to meet some Korean friends too. And to ride unicorns.
Check out their facebook page and their official website!
If you speak Korean…
Korean Interest Groups
모임 (moim) / 동호회 (donghohoe)
Many Korean people find friends in interest groups called 모임 (moim) or 동호회 (donghohoe) and so these groups are perfect for finding real Korean locals. On top of that, these are interest groups with activities that range from hiking, bowling, wine tasting, biking and anything else you can think of. So it’s perfect for making friends with the most local of Koreans while enjoying your favorite activities! Most of these can be found with simple searches on Daum.net or Naver.com (e.g. 서울볼링동호회 – Seoul bowling interest group). If your Korean isn’t the best, ask a friend to help you find a good one.
Obviously these aren’t the only ways to make Korean friends. There are tons of meetup groups out there with lots of Koreans. If you know of any, feel free to add to the list in the comments below!
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Hi everyone..
I’m Jo from Singapore but living in Australia. I’ll be in Seoul from July 25- Aug 01 this year. Looking for locals who are interested to go hiking, have food and clubbing. I’m also interested to meet local LGBTQi mates. As long as you’re fun, sociable, down to earth and doesn’t discriminate, i’m totally up to hang out! (: Hit me up!
Hi everyone..
I’m Jo from Singapore but living in Australia. I’ll be in Seoul from July 25- Aug 01 this year. Looking for locals who are interested to go hiking, have food and clubbing. I’m also interested to meet local LGBTQi mates. As long as you’re fun, sociable, down to earth and doesn’t discriminate, i’m totally up to hang out! (: Hit me up!
Hi Jo (: are you girl or boy? Anyway I am Camille and I live in Seoul just looking to make some friends. I am here from February for one year. Maybe we can contact ^^ my instagram is @92×08
Hey can we please be friends
I’m in search of good friends from Seoul
Hi I am mariam from Paris but live in London.
I am coming to Seoul from 2018-10-11 to 13.
I would like to meet local to show me around or just for dinner or/and just clubbing.
Looking forward to meet you guys!
Annyung!
I want to make a very good friend in South Korea
Hello, My Name is Thomas Gabriel I am from United State Of America, I am interested in knowing you and to start a relationship with you, I want you to quickly reply me if you are interested we can communicate through email to email to know and learn more about each other.
[email protected]
Regards,
Thomas.
I am looking for good friend in South Korea
Hello, My Name is Thomas Gabriel I am from United State Of America, I am interested in knowing you and to start a relationship with you, I want you to quickly reply me if you are interested we can communicate through email to email to know and learn more about each other.
[email protected]
Regards,
Thomas.
Hey everyone! I’m Sabrina. Born in Singapore but live in Australia. I’m visiting Seoul on 28 September – 13 October. I’ll be here with my younger brother. We’re looking to make new friends in South Korea! If you’re interested, my instagram is @iffahsabrina I’d love to hang out and experience SK the local way ^^
Hello, My Name is Thomas Gabriel I am from United State Of America, I am interested in knowing you and to start a relationship with you, I want you to quickly reply me if you are interested we can communicate through email to email to know and learn more about each other.
[email protected]
Regards,
Thomas.
Hello everyone, I will be in Seoul on 28/September – 8/October. I want to make some new friends. If you’re interested, just contact me on Instagram @giahanii
Hi, im lauren and im currently visiting seoul right now and would like to make a friend who i can go clubbing at Seungri’s club Burning Sun this weekend. If you would like to join me, my kakaotalk id is nomochan. If you cant reach me there then my instagram is dangerouslylala
Hallo,
I am Sandy from Germany. I want to meet new friends in Seoul city. I am 42 years old. Speak German,English and French.
Please contact me. Thank You
Hi, Nice to meet you, I am 33years Korean man.
I was looking for foreign friends cuz my english is getting worse and I want to stop it rustting.
Send me a message if you are interested. 🙂
010-5259-0757
How are you doing? My name is Claire Freya from England, Am a Banker, i saw your here on Souel and i decided to contact you through email address for a business purpose, Please kindly contact me back through this email address: ( [email protected] ) I will tell you more about myself in my next mail, Thanks.
How are you doing? My name is Claire Freya from England, Am a Banker, i saw your here on Souel and i decided to contact you through email address for a business purpose, Please kindly contact me back through this email address: ( [email protected] ) I will tell you more about myself in my next mail, Thanks.
Hello, My Name is Thomas Gabriel I am from United State Of America, I am interested in knowing you and to start a relationship with you, I want you to quickly reply me if you are interested we can communicate through email to email to know and learn more about each other.
[email protected]
Regards,
Thomas.
Hello!!
I’m Zoe, I will be going to Seoul in December! I’m interested in architecture and art. I will be going around to discover the beauty and culture of the Capital!
If you are interested in the same things, lat’s meet and tour the city together!!
Hello, My Name is Thomas Gabriel I am from United State Of America, I am interested in knowing you and to start a relationship with you, I want you to quickly reply me if you are interested we can communicate through email to email to know and learn more about each other.
[email protected]
Regards,
Thomas.
I am an 18 yr old american women living in seoul as a student, going to be in korea for a long time so looking for some friends! other foreigners and koreans alike! my kakaotalk id is mads2 ! feel free to send me a message.. please be within my age range !!
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Hi! i’m Jin(Korean), i will stay Souel for 3month from now! i want to trip with anyone lol. though i can’t speak English well, i strive to do! if you want to trip Korea, please contact me ! kakao or mail ( kakao : mmu102 , mail : [email protected])
Hi guys! My name is Sarah and I’m a Canadian-Korean in her young 20s. Looking for fun people to check out hip bars, underground music, gallery openings, etc. Let me know! _sarahwon
Hi Sarah my name is Shelsie I’m in Seoul for the holidays and looking for someone to hang with! ( I’m 19 in the states, 21 in Korea) my Kakao is @Shels0
Hello :)))
My name is Naomi and I’ll be staying in Seoul for 5-6 months! (feb- mid July)
In need of a travel/chill partner !
I like fashion, art, designs and I’m very open minded soooo lets hang out or maybe show me some of your favorite places in Seoul:)
Hi Naomi, this is Tess.
Maybe we can hang out?
Here’s my kakaotalk: clary01
hi naomi i will go to seoul from may 22 until june 2 if you like to hang out , my name is kami and my kakao talk is (aaeeuwu)
feel free to text me.
will be going to Seoul in October 2019, looking for some local friends.
male, 21 chinese ethnic. totally dont understand korean XD
need some one to bring me to the local clubs hehe XD
kakaotalk
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my kaokao talk: Tong510113
Hi I’m Rashmi I’m find friends in Korea please reply to me my Gmail address is [email protected]