Swiping in the Land of the Morning Calm: A Foreigner’s Guide to Tinder in Korea

South Korea is a country of rapid contrasts. Ancient palaces sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, K-Pop blares from neon-drenched alleyways, and ancient traditions of matchmaking have evolved into a hyper-digitized dating app culture. For foreigners living in, studying in, or simply visiting Korea, navigating the local dating scene can feel like stepping onto an entirely different planet.