Question 1

How does it actually work?

Accepted Answer

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Question 2

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joining any Seoul People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Question 3

Can I join more than one group?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who hikes at dawn and goes out on Fridays, join the Nomads, Hiking and K-Culture groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

Question 4

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Accepted Answer

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

Question 5

I'm only in Seoul for a few days. Worth joining?

Accepted Answer

Yes -- newcomers get a warm welcome in the general chat, and any themed group will point you to the real spots within hours of landing, no matter how short the trip.

Question 6

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

Accepted Answer

WhatsApp is how the international community in Seoul actually runs -- meetups, recommendations, coordination, everything. If you're new to Seoul it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Question 7

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Accepted Answer

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of residents and travellers, not a business directory.

Question 8

Who runs this?

Accepted Answer

Seoul People Club is run by long-term Seoul residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate several. It's a labor of love, not a company.