Mobile phone plans in South Korea

Cheryl Moderator

16824POSTS

2 years ago

Hello everyone,

Staying connected while living in South Korea remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans.

Here some elements to consider:

How to choose your mobile operator in South Korea?

What documents are required to subscribe to a mobile plan in South Korea?

What criteria should you consider when choosing a plan matching your needs?

Are e-sim cards a suitable option for expats? What are the conditions?

What are your local tips for saving money on your mobile plan, especially for international calls (apps, operators, etc.) or mobile data?

Feel free to share your experiences and advice to choose your mobile plan as an expat in South Korea.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
The Expat.com Team

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steventhepenguin Member

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last year

I’ve been living in South Korea as an expat and totally understand the struggle of finding the right mobile plan here. I wanted to share my experience with Seoul Mobile Hub because they’ve been a game-changer for me.

When I first arrived, I was pretty lost about which plan to get and didn’t have my alien registration card yet. Seoul Mobile Hub made it easy since they only needed my passport to get me set up. They have both prepaid and postpaid options, and their plans cover all the main providers (KT, LGU+, and SKT), so there’s some flexibility to choose what works best.

One thing I really appreciate is that they have unlimited data plans, which has saved me a ton on mobile data. They also have decent options for international calls, which I use quite a bit to stay connected with family back home. Another plus is their eSIM option—they don’t handle it directly, but they work with a partner, and it’s convenient if you’re into that kind of tech and want to skip physical SIMs.

The English-speaking staff were super helpful, which made everything way less intimidating. If you’re looking for a straightforward way to get a SIM as an expat here, I’d definitely suggest giving them a try.

Their website is seoulmobilehub.com

Hope this helps someone!

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