Where can I buy a mobile phone SIM (USIM) card in Korea?
Explore options for mobile SIM cards in Korea, including data plans, calling options, and registration requirements for foreign residents and travelers. Learn about short-term and long-term plans, documentation needed for activation, and tips for choosing the best SIM card to stay connected in Korea.
Prepaid SIM Card
- Buy at airports or convenience stores.
- Required Documents: Passport
- Price depends on data plan.
Regular Prepaid Service
- Visit a telco carrier’s branch.
- Required Documents: Alien Registration Card.
Regular Postpaid Service
- Visit a telco carrier’s branch.
- Required Documents: Alien Registration Card or passport
- Available for E-9, E-7, H-2, F visa holders. Not available if stay is under 60 days.
English-speaking mobile phone SIM card provider
- Woori Mobile (우리통신)
- Branch List:
Branch | Address | Contact | Language Available |
Konkuk Branch | 71, Dongil-ro 22-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul | 02-468-3221 | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian |
Sinchon Branch | 36, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul | 02-392-8688 | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian |
SKKU Branch | 17, Seonggyungwan-ro Jongno-gu, Seoul | 02-766-8688 | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian |
Dongguk Branch | 20, Seoae-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul | 02-2273-8688 | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian |
Korea Uni. Branch | 2, Anam-ro 22-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul | 02-926-8688 | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian |
Kyunghee Branch | 8, Kyungheedae-ro 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul | 02-966-8688 | Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian |
Incheon Airport | No 129, 66, Gonghang-ro 424beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon | 02-468-3221 | Korean, English, Chinese |
- Chingu Mobile (친구모바일)
- Branch List:
Branch | Address | Contact |
Konkuk Branch | 31 Achasan-ro 30-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul | 010-9990-9169 |
Kyunghee Branch | 4 Kyunghee-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul | 010-9600-8588 |
Korea Uni. Branch | 104, Korea-daero, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul | 010-2789-5522 |
SKKU Branch | 8-1 Sungkyunkwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul | 010-9990-0868 |
Sinchon Branch | 62 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul | 010-9990-0648 |
Chungang Branch | 97 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul | 010-6777-7133 |
Hongdae Branch | 10, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul | 010-7437-9700 |
Myeongdong Branch | 46, Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul | 010-5100-9169 |
Seongsu-dong (Seoul Forest) Branch | Room 710, 7F, 58, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul | 010-2153-9169 |
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