Are there some places I can stay for free in South Korea besides couch surfing?
I'm thinking of going home to Australia from Europe/Turkey via Korea because... well Korea is awesome and it's on the way home (-:
But I'm almost out of money. Then again I was just talking to someone this morning here in Romania who stayed for free in some kind of farm in Corsica. I think she was camping there and didn't even have to help work on the farm.
But I don't mind working at all. I'm totally open to a work or volunteer in exchange for a free bed or a free place to put up my tent in a field.
I know couch surfing is an option but I'm looking for something where I don't have to worry about overstaying my welcome every three days and I'm also really interested in how farming and rural life is in Korea.
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WorldWide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is the only way I know of to stay for free somewhere other than couch surfing. This might be what the Romanian you met used. I'm not familiar with Korea's program specifically, and all WWOOF farms vary depending on the host, but they may be able to help you arrange free accommodations and meals in exchange for you helping out on a farm for 4-6 hours per day.
Note: I have never actually planned a trip through WWOOF, and there is a fee to register (only registered members can access the list of host farms), but it's worth a shot.
Alternatively, you may be able to do some web searching on your own and contact farms directly. That may be trickier, though, since you wouldn't be going through a vetted organization.
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I never used them but I know a few people who always stayed in a Jjimjilbang while travelling in Korea. They're not free but they're usually pretty cheap.
Edit: I jumped the gun with this answer. It doesn't really suit your purpose but it could be useful for someone looking for a cheap night in Seoul or Busan.
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