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[leewchris]

Aside from language exchange, are there any other ways to meet new foreign friends in Korea?

Maybe phone apps?
Thanks.

[crescent]

Go downtown and hold up a 'free hugs' sign.

[Drew345]

When I saw your title I thought you meant trying to meet other foreigners.

I think the key is to find friends with the same interests, rather than people interested in learning English. But it is not easy since Korean meetup sites are just in Korean. Maybe pick a hobby, and try to search Daum or Naver cafe on the Naver Band app for for that hobby. Joining cafe's is not always easy as foreigner ARC numbers or phone registration doesn't always work. Then post on that board (in English OK) that you are looking for friends. At least that way your common interest is first.

Instead of Daum or Naver you could use the Meetup app. You are likely to meet someone with interest in English first and common hobby second, but still a lot of good people there and that common hobby goes a long way.

[Rteacher]

If you're open to becoming more vegetarian, join the "Seoul Veggie Club" that was started by expats in Korea to facilitate their finding vegetarian/vegan options but has also attracted over a couple thousand native Koreans, many of whom want to interact with foreigners to practice their English-speaking skills. https://www.facebook.com/groups/seoulveggieclub/

[PRagic]

There are a lot of individual FB pages for different cities and regions in Korea.

If you're in a bigger city and don't mind pubs, that's one way to meet people. Connected to this, you could join the pool or dart leagues.

A lot of people I know are into swing or Latin dancing. Take classes.

Most 'Gu' have civic/rec centers that hold craft classes.

Join a gym.

Go hiking on the same mountain every weekend for a couple of months.

[Milwaukiedave]

The website Meetup is pretty helpful in terms of finding groups. Part of the problem is some of the groups are pretty lethargic and no one shows up. I have been part of the Bucheon group and there are over 300 members now. Trying to get two people to show up is like pulling teeth.

[SuperfuzzBigmuff]

[World Traveler]