Weed in Gwangju, South Korea: my experience

Hi, smokers! You probably know that cannabis laws and regulations vary from one county to another, so let’s go deeper and try to understand what is going on with weed in Gwangju. My post covers information about weed laws, regulations, general attitude of locals and cops, hash VS weed availability and pricing, failures and success in finding weed in Gwangju.

Just wrapped up my vacation, spent a fantastic time in Gwangju, and as a passionate cannabis enthusiast, I can't envision a vacation without enjoying a sativa joint during the day and some indica buds with a cold beer before bedtime. Below, you'll discover the insights I gained while on the hunt for top-notch recreational weed in Gwangju.

Attitude of locals to cannabis in Gwangju

Even though high THC cannabis is strictly regulated in Gwangju - local inhabitants of Gwangju are not against it at all. Young people and tourists are top target audiences for weed dealers. This does not mean you may walk and smoke joints on the streets, but also no one will be too surprised seeing someone smoking weed.

As John told - even local cops in Gwangju sometimes use cannabis. So in general we may conclude that the atmosphere in Gwangju is relaxed when we speak about cannabis. Just behave correctly and watch your back - and everything should be cool.

So, then John shared the small joint of a new hemp variety, thanks to him, it was the exact thing I needed. We got some portions of tasty beer and we were a little bit drunk, so we decided not to go far. We started smoking on the street straight near my hostel and it seemed that on the next street some guys were doing the same.

I was thankful to John for one joint, but I wanted to find a regular supplier for all my vacation in Gwangju . So I begged John to share the name of his provider of weed with me. He declined it, because his friend didn't cooperate with the tourists, only with locals. I was persistent, so at the end of the evening and the couple of beers, he agreed to be the dealer of marijuana for me. All my goals connected with good rest were solved, thanks to John!

Cannabis laws in Gwangju, South Korea

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Gwangju. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high THC concentration in some coffee shops like in Amsterdam. Medical CBD cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but a prescription from a doctor is required, and you will never get high with CBD.

In one sports bar I got acquainted with John who moved to Gwangju 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to John - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

How not to be arrested with marijuana in Gwangju?

As John told me - for not to be arrested you can carry less than 10g of cannabis or 5g of hash. For the same purpose you should be sane and not use drugs in public places. Cops can just check if you are going to sell marijuana or not and confiscate it.

There are some possibilities that cops could try to get money from you if they catch you with weed in Gwangju. It is not a frequent story, but you should keep in mind that some cops prefer to force you to pay some money for your calmness. But not to propose money first because it can be regarded as a separate crime. So the easiest way is not to be caught with weed in Gwangju 😉.

How to get weed in Gwangju?

I did not need a dealer in Gwangju because I had John, anyway it was interesting for me how gears work in Gwangjuin relation to cannabis.

High-level wholesale Gwangju dealers purchase weed and hash on the darknet websites. Usually these sites are about wholesale multi-kilo orders, but some also work with small amounts. So in fact this may be an option #1 for you - under the condition you know how to use darknet features of Tor browser and .onion sites + ready to wait 3-5 days for the delivery. If yes - you may find all the info about darknet websites on thehiddenwiki.com - darknet wikipedia.

If you are the person who doesn't want to wait or you vacation in Gwangju is too short for waiting, only the local dealer can save your time and help with weed. Of course, you can just use the familiar way many people find it to wander around the city looking for a stranger who can offer you a small variety of joints for cash. But I think it's not the best manner to waste your time in Gwangju. In our time almost all sellers work online and use cryptocurrency, so walking around the streets may not bring you any results. Now the way of buying cannabis has become more convenient - you get some contact of a dealer, write to him via messenger, choose what you want to buy, pay via crypto and get the delivery to a hotel or previously discussed place. If you don't know any contact of a dealer just ask some barmans or just use google. One more point you should notice that dealers try not to have a personal meeting with the buyer, so the package of weed is just placed in the previously discussed place and you get the photo and GPS tag of the exact place of your purchase.

I was really surprised because I was totally sure that “cash rules the roost”. But now when you can easily convert cryptocurrency to real cash and this point excludes personal meetings thereby, cash started to lose their positions in the drug business. John also advised me if you are not familiar with the crypto world, just ask your friends. He was totally sure that everyone nowadays has at least one friend who is close to the crypto and likes smoking as well. So you can just ask him to make the transaction for you. It is absolutely safe for both sides.

Frequently asked questions about marijuana in Gwangju

Was marijuana legalized Gwangju?

No, cannabis with high concentration of THC is forbidden in Gwangju, but local cops and citizens are ok with the smokers. The amount of weed you carry shouldn't be bigger than 10 grams

What if I'm stopped with a hash in Gwangju?

Police can check your documents and rummage your pockets. They are not looking for you, if you are not a dealer, of course. So if you don't want to have any points with the police try to avoid them.

Can I buy marijuana walking around Gwangju?

Sure, it is still possible. Although you should notice that only a small part of dealers continue working in such a way. The easiest way to buy weed is to order online and get your delivery.

What quality of weed or hash can I find in Gwangju?

There are a lot of weed and hash variants in Gwangju. What you get depends on the amount of money you can afford to pay.

What about the hash in Gwangju. Can I find it?

Yep, hash is also popular in Gwangju. So almost all dealers can propose it to you.

What the price for weed and hash in Gwangju?

As I said, the quality needs to be paid. And the price can differ from provider to provider. From the words of John - top level weed can cost near $20 - $25 for 1g and for good hash you can pay $30 - $35 for 1g.

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