Blazin' in Incheon, South Korea - My Story

Yo, what's good? Today, I’m gonna spill the tea on my trip to the wild streets of Incheon, South Korea. Spoiler alert — if you’re lookin' for that fire weed, it ain't as easy as rollin' up to a spot like in Amsterdam. But trust, you can still catch a vibe. Here's how I got down with the herb in Incheon.

I just got back from Incheon a couple of days ago, and as I sit here enjoying a small joint of white widow, I can’t help but reflect on the great time I had in Incheon — thanks in part to the cannabis that accompanied me on my adventures.

Incheon’s Weed Vibe: What Locals Say

Just ‘cause the government’s trippin' on cannabis laws in Incheon doesn’t mean the locals are too pressed. Most of 'em are just livin' their lives, not sweatin' what you do. But don’t get it twisted — keep it respectful. Smoking weed in public in Incheon ain't the move, but if someone peeps you tokin’, it’s not the end of the world.

Olaf was cool enough to invite me to a low-key sesh at his spot — just some homies, beer, weed, and the PS5. Straight up, I felt like I hit the jackpot. Dude even became my plug in Incheon while I was in town, so I was never dry and had my weed handy. He told me as long as you keep it cool, the locals are down with the herb. But like he said — don’t be stupid, and don’t carry more than 10g unless you’re lookin’ to have a bad day.

Marijuana laws in South Korea

It is important to outline that high % THC cannabis, weed, and hash are forbidden in Incheon. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high at least some reasonable THC % concentration in some coffee shops like in the Netherlands. Medical cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but you will never get high with CBD buds you may find.

In the bar of my hotel I met Olaf who has lived here in Incheon for a while, so knows a lot about 4:20 movements😁. He said that strict official regulations are not so tough in practice.

What if I get caught with weed in Incheon?

In practice, as Olaf said - if you are 18+ and carry less than 20 grams of weed or 10 grams of hash and do not smoke in public - you should not expect any arrest. As a maximum, cops will confiscate your stuff after they ensure you are not a dealer who delivers stuff.

There are some stories about occasional cops forcing people to give them a bribe after catching someone with weed, but such cases are rare. Usually cops do not touch foreign tourists who are spending their vacation or business trip in Incheon and bring money to South Korea.

Where to buy weed in Incheon

Olaf shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Incheon. As he said - big dealers purchase everything via darknet - there are services or “onion sites” like DrChronic or Bitpharma where they purchase big portions (via Tor browser and crypto) or cooperate with local cannabis growers.

After that they simply resell weed to tourists and locals in Incheon. In fact you may also go this way, while for tourists this is usually not acceptable - you need to know how do onion sites and Tor browsers work, have corresponding accounts on darknet websites, too long to wait for your package (2 - 7 days), high risks at all steps of this chain, etc etc.

But if you are just visiting Incheon for several days (or up to 2 weeks) and need some weed - dealing with wholesale darknet websites looks like not the best way to spend your time. This is the point where local dealers rush into this game. But if you think you can easily find street dealers with good stuff nowadays - do not hurry so much, the situation with weed in Incheon has changed already.

Now dealers switched to another approach - you simply find their messenger contacts from someone who purchased weed in Incheon already or on some forum comments, choose stuff from menu, discuss drop off area (this may be some hotel or approximate area), after you pay in crypto (yes, now this is #1 payment option for all “dark” payments) - and stuff gets delivered and dropped where you agree. Package with weed is usually masked, you get a photo and coordinates where to pick up your stuff. As a result - no official payments and no meetings in person (you choose just the approximate package drop area, not the exact place where you meet) - so both you and the dealer stay secure and anonymous. This was a little surprise for me, at home I simply buy directly from my trusted dealer via cache, but we have what we have. How happy I was that I met Olaf so I do not need to go through all this 🙂

Weed in Incheon: Your Questions Answered

Is high-THC weed illegal in Incheon?

Yup, you won’t find high-THC bud legally unless it’s medical, but the cops aren’t usually trippin' if you’re packin' less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with weed in Incheon?

Depends. If you’re lookin' like you’re movin' weight, you could catch some heat. But most tourists with a small stash aren’t bothered much.

Can you still find weed the old-school way in Incheon?

For sure! While the darknet and encrypted messengers are where it’s at now, you can still hustle around parks or chat up the right taxi driver and might get lucky.

Is high-quality cannabis and hash available in Incheon?

Yes, it’s available while quality varies between dealers.

Can you find hash in Incheon?

Yes, many dealers offer both weed and hash. It’s not always in stock, but it’s popular and available.

What are the prices for cannabis and hash in Incheon?

Prices vary depending on the dealer and the quality. High-quality weed can cost $20-$25 per gram, while hash might be $30-$35 per gram. The more you buy, the better the deal you’ll get.

That’s the rundown on cannabis in Incheon. If you’re planning a trip, stay safe, be smart, and enjoy your time in this vibrant city!

Five random facts about cannabis

1. You Can Eat Cannabis Raw

Granted, it tastes a lot better when prepared with yummy edibles like brownies, bread, or cake. But cannabis can be consumed raw. One more thing is that if you eat it raw, it won’t get you high, but it will provide you with all the medicinal benefits.

2. Modern-Day Cannabis Is A Lot Stronger

We talked about this on the cannabis flower and its influence in the 60s. For one, it’s purer than the illegal “hippie weed” that was imported into the United States. And it’s also been cultivated to increase its THC content, so the high you get from marijuana today is a lot stronger than what your parents or grandparents consumed.

3. Cannabis Has Medicinal Benefits

Including being a natural analgesic. If you want to learn more, we have a full course on medical cannabis applications you can take!

4. Paradoxical Effects

Cannabis can have different effects on different people; it can make some feel relaxed and others anxious or paranoid.

5. Oldest Record of Use

The oldest written record of cannabis use comes from a Chinese medical text dating back to around 2700 BC, where it was recommended for treating gout, rheumatism, and malaria.