Ganja in Ulsan, South Korea - ma story

Hi, folks! Today I plan to share my rasta-experience after visiting infinite party Ulsan in South Korea. Brief conclusion - for some reason it’s not easy to get really good🍀cannabis buds or hash in Ulsan in an “oldschool way”, but options do exist. Below I describe what is going on with weed in Ulsan.

I just got back from Ulsan 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 Ulsan — thanks in part to the cannabis that accompanied me on my adventures.

What Are the Rules About Weed in Ulsan?

In Ulsan, weed with a lot of a special component called THC (the stuff that makes you feel high) is not allowed. You can’t just go to a store and buy it like in some other countries. There’s also a kind of weed that doctors can give to sick people, but it doesn’t make you feel high like the other kind.

When I was in Ulsan, I met a local guy named John who knows a lot about how things really work with weed in Ulsan. He told me that even though the rules are strict, the police aren’t always super strict about it, especially with visitors.

What’s the Law Say vs. What’s Really Good?

Officially, anything with more than 1% THC is a no-go in Ulsan. But John put me on game — cops in Ulsan are chill about the weed. Unless you’re actin' a fool or got bad luck with the wrong officer, you might just get your stash snatched, have a chat, and be on your way. But yo, don’t push it. Keep it low-key, don’t smoke in public, and if you’re holdin' less than 10g of weed or 5g of hash, you should be straight.

How Do People Get Weed in Ulsan?

Finding weed in Ulsan isn’t as easy as just asking someone on the street. Wholesale dealers in Ulsan buy weed through special darknet websites, but that’s a bit tricky for regular cannabis users who want to smoke, but not re-sell weed.

But if you are just visiting Ulsan 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 Ulsan has changed already.

Now dealers switched to another approach - you simply find their messenger contacts from someone who purchased weed in Ulsan 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 John so I do not need to go through all this 🙂

Attitude of Ulsan locals to weed

You already know that good non-medical marijuana with high % THC is not something you can officially buy in a branded cannabis shop in Ulsan, but this does not mean locals are too much against weed 😃. Youngsters and students are definitely those who share their love of cannabis and welcome new smokers in their circles. They can not imagine a good party without having a joint or two, while it’s hard to join them if you are already a “25+ old man”.

In general smoking some occasional joint after a long working week is a pleasant tradition among many people in Ulsan, so no one will point fingers at you seeing how you are smoking weed, but better to avoid doing this publicly just not to bring useless attention.

John 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 Ulsan 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.

Cannabis in Ulsan: Frequently Asked Questions

Is high-THC weed illegal in Ulsan?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted, but the police tend to be lenient with tourists carrying less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with cannabis in Ulsan?

It depends on the situation. If the police suspect you’re a dealer, you could face serious consequences. However, tourists with small amounts of cannabis are generally left alone.

Can you still find cannabis the old-school way in Ulsan?

Yes, though it’s becoming less common. While many dealers have shifted to online sales, searching in parks or asking taxi drivers might still work.

Top quality weed and hash in Ulsan - truth or myth?

Yes, truth, but complex to find. Quality differs among different dealers.

Is it possible to find hash in Ulsan?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Ulsan. Not always available, but rather popular.

Price for weed / hash in Ulsan?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on quality and anything else. From what I saw - super high quality weed may go up to $20 - $25 per 1 gram (while the more you buy - the lower price you get), and high quality hash was around $30-$35 per 1 gram. Have not seen low quality weed in Ulsan so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Psychoactive Compound

The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), responsible for the "high" sensation

2. Cultural Impact

Cannabis has significantly influenced music, particularly jazz, reggae, and hip-hop cultures.

3. Fast-Growing

Hemp is one of the fastest-growing plants and can reach maturity in just four months, making it a highly sustainable crop.

4. Munchies

THC increases appetite, often leading to the "munchies," a craving for food after consuming cannabis.

5. Different Strains

There are thousands of cannabis strains, each with unique combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes, resulting in different effects and flavors.