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South Korea

Dating Score: 69/100

#1 App

Amanda

Safety

7.5/10

Avg Date

$78

English

Moderate

Compiled by Vicky from DateAtlas · dataset 2026-07

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Dating in South Korea: key facts

Dataset v2026.07

As of July 2026, South Korea has a DateAtlas dating score of 69/100. Amanda ranks first among tracked apps, the modeled average date costs $78, and English proficiency is moderate.

Dating score
69/100
Leading app
Amanda
Safety index
7.5/10
Modeled date cost
$78

Cite as: DateAtlas, “Dating in South Korea: key facts,” dataset v2026.07, https://dateatlas.app/dating/south-korea/. Values are comparative estimates derived from third-party sources. See the methodology and source notes.

Dating Apps

(10 tracked)

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#1Amanda app logo — trademark of its owner

Amanda

$19.99/mo

Usage

9/10

Safety

8/10
VerifiedLocal SIM
  • #1 Korean dating app
  • Profile approval system
  • Korean phone number required
#2WIPPY app logo — trademark of its owner

WIPPY

$14.99/mo

Usage

9/10

Safety

8/10
VerifiedVideoLocal SIM
  • Hobby-based 2nd-gen matchmaking; 320K users across Korea-Japan
  • Unlimited anonymous voice/phone calls
  • Contact-blocking keeps dating private; popular with 20s-30s
#3Noondate app logo — trademark of its owner

Noondate

$14.99/mo

Usage

8/10

Safety

8/10
VerifiedLocal SIM
  • Two profiles shown daily at noon
  • Curated matching
  • Photo-verified
#4Sky People app logo — trademark of its owner

Sky People

$29.99/mo

Usage

8/10

Safety

9/10
VerifiedLocal SIM
  • Verification-based premium matchmaking with 600K+ subscribers
  • Men must verify SKY-tier alma mater or large-corp employment
  • Blocks contacts/coworkers; Korean phone + ID required
#5Azar app logo — trademark of its owner

Azar

$9.99/mo

Usage

8/10

Safety

6/10
VideoLGBTQ+
  • Video-chat roulette acquired by Match Group for $1.73B
  • Real-time AI translation across 19 languages
  • 99% international user base; casual meet-new-people focus

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Usage and safety scores shown here are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — relative to the apps we track, not a guarantee of safety and not an official app-store rating. Google Play ratings, where shown, are the third-party store figures attributed to Google Play. App names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used for identification and review only; DateAtlas is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any app listed.

Safety & LGBTQ+

Safety Index

7.5/10

Source: Numbeo (raw: 74.8), 1 cities surveyed

LGBTQ+ Score

4.4/10

Legal policy index: 2.94/10 (2019) -- Source: owidl-velasco-2020

Gender Balance

Balanced

50% men
50% women

101 men per 100 women (CIA World Factbook 2024)

Safety and LGBTQ+ scores are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — not a guarantee of safety and not an official rating. Safety and legal conditions vary by individual and change over time; this is general information, not professional or legal advice. Verify local laws and conditions before you travel or meet anyone.

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Cost of Dating

Dating in South Korea costs 40% less than the US average.

Average Date Cost$78USD
Meal for Two$59.58
Domestic Beer$3.31
Taxi (start + 5 km)$5.83
Cappuccino$3.57
Cost of Living Index56.5/ 100

Culture & Language

English ProficiencyModerateEPI: 523
LanguagesKorean, English widely taught
Openness to Foreigners4.2/10
Dating StyleStructured
Gender RolesTraditional
Online DatingWidely accepted
Romance Scam RiskReported below averageour estimate

Openness Breakdown

english

4/10

receptivity

3/10

integration

4/10

stigma

7/10

gender Equality

4/10

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Korean apps like Amanda and GLAM dominate locally. Tinder used by expats in Seoul.

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