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gwangju_ajarn · Joined: 09 May 2005

So here is my problem...

I have got my classes, materials and lesson plans all sorted out, my appartment nice and tidy, got to know my students names, made friends with the foreigners at my office, learnt a little Korean and tasted loads of the food since i arrived here a short while ago.....

Everything has gone really smoothly since moving to this new job in Gwangju from the last country. However i feel that there is there is a big hole in my life which could only be filled by the love from a good woman. I am not fussy about race or ethnicity, i am in my early twenties and at the risk of being flamed.....reasonably good looking! However in the time i have been here i have met a grand total of 2 girls who were available! I am not asking for the moon on a stick here am i?Just some nice female friends and possibly a date?

My question to you is how to go about meeting some girls in Gwangju or maybe Korea in general as friends/dates/girlfriend material......as i cant imagine spending another 3 years with my (male) room mate!!!

Thanks to all you lot who can help me! I'll buy you a beer!

thorin · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

And if someone has the secret password that unlocks the place where they keep all the datable Gwangju girls, maybe you also have the password for the girls who dance outside 7-11s in Daegu. Let me know and I'll buy you TWO beers!

Gwangjuboy · Joined: 08 Jul 2003 Location: England

squat toilet · Joined: 08 Mar 2005

Gwangjuboy · Joined: 08 Jul 2003 Location: England

thorin · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

gwangju_ajarn · Joined: 09 May 2005

Squat toilet if u dont have anything cnstructive to say don't bother! as to everybody else...any more useful advice?

agraham · Joined: 19 Aug 2004 Location: Daegu, Korea

Here's what's worked for me so far:
1. Make friends with teachers of adults from other schools.
2. Go to the bar/noraebang with them.
3. They will bring their students.
4. Enjoy.

natemk · Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Location: center field

If you're looking to find a lady I say either get involved in some kind of club. Never tried this, but I'm sure it would work.

Make friends with some Korean guys, they can be especially helpful. And girls too, because they'll lead you to more.. they tend to flock together.

Learning a bit of Korean goes a long way, especially if you haven't been here too long, looks even better.

Since there's not really too many foreigner bars around (only soul train, shooters, or julianas), I would suggest going to one of the little clubs - gangsta in chonam dae, or db club in downtown. DB has been really good, although it does get pretty packed. If you make with some Korean buds head over to Juliana night club. Last time I was there it was bumping with ladies, but unfortunately I brough my own. Waygooks aren't usually welcome there without Koreans.

It doesn't take much. Just say hello to some ladies, be polite about what you say. And when you get a chance just bring them to the norae bong, or out to eat and the rest is history.

Definately think the Gwangju girls are hot, but haven't found too many just out for fun. You can find yourself trapped in a relationship without even knowing it.

good luck, and if you find anything better, let me know too..

squat toilet · Joined: 08 Mar 2005

thorin · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

mithridates · Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 5:36 pm Post subject:

Maybe one of these clubs?

http://club.cyworld.nate.com/club/main/club_main.asp?club_id=50447193

http://club.cyworld.nate.com/club/main/club_main.asp?club_id=50614039

http://club.cyworld.nate.com/club/main/club_main.asp?club_id=50656061

adventureman · Joined: 18 Feb 2003

bobbyhanlon · Joined: 09 Nov 2003 Location: 서울

unsung · Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Location: busan

Find a nice place to meet girls (bar, Starbucks).

Sit down, pause, smile and say, "Hi, do you speak English?"

It's the perfect way to meet a girl. If she's interested in you, she'll say "yes." If not, she'll have a polite way to tell you to leave without hurting your feelings.