Kimchi Mobile B2B serves teams, schools, hospitals, exchange programs, and recruitment partners that need group mobile setup in Korea. If you are responsible for onboarding foreign staff, students, doctors, or program cohorts, this page is the starting point for a Korea SIM and eSIM plan that covers the entire group with one workflow.
Which group are you setting up?
| Group type | Common situation | Dedicated page |
|---|---|---|
| Hagwon (private academy) | Foreign English teachers arriving for school year | Hagwon Group SIM |
| University international office | International students, exchange program cohorts, visiting faculty | University Group SIM |
| Hospital and clinic | Foreign medical staff, international patient services, doctor exchange | Hospital Fleet SIM |
| EPIK program HQ and recruitment partners | Annual EPIK cohort arrivals, recruitment partner welcome packages | EPIK Program SIM |
| General team plan | Companies, project staff, visitor groups, exchange teams | Team SIM and eSIM Plans |
What Kimchi Mobile B2B covers
- Pre-arrival eSIM distribution: activate the group plan before arrival in Korea so the team lands with data ready.
- Korean 010 numbers: for groups that need voice and SMS verification with KakaoTalk, banking, and Korean services.
- ARC transition path: for long-stay foreign staff or students, prepaid plans on arrival and a switch to postpaid after the Alien Registration Card is issued.
- Single point of contact: one account manager handles the team setup, billing, and renewal cycle.
- English-speaking support: support for HR, international office, and international patient service staff, in English.
How the B2B workflow runs
- Share your group size, arrival timeline, and use case in the contact form below.
- Kimchi Mobile responds with a plan structure and quote tailored to the group.
- Once confirmed, the team receives pre-arrival eSIM QR codes (or physical SIM cards if needed) and onboarding instructions.
- On arrival, the team activates the line and the data starts counting from that point.
- For long-stay teams, we coordinate the ARC pathway and postpaid transition.
Why Korea-native B2B matters
Korea has three nationwide mobile network operators (KT, SK Telecom, LG U+) and a long list of MVNOs. Most B2B mobile is sold as direct carrier contracts or through Korean-language resellers, which is a hard fit for international staff and program coordinators who need English support, foreigner ARC understanding, and visibility into the prepaid-to-postpaid transition.
Kimchi Mobile has supported foreigner customers in Korea since 2010 and operates the group workflow in English. For background on the Korean mobile landscape from a foreigner viewpoint, read Korea MVNO for foreigners.
Frequently asked questions
Kimchi Mobile B2B is designed for groups of foreign staff or students who arrive together or share a single point of contact. For small groups, individual product pages may also be a fit. The contact form lets you describe the group, and we recommend the right structure.
Yes. eSIM QR codes can be emailed to the team or HR contact before arrival. The eSIM profile installs on each member’s phone in advance and stays dormant until activated after landing in Korea.
Yes. For groups whose members have non-eSIM phones, physical SIM cards can be coordinated. Mixed eSIM and physical SIM groups are common for cohorts with different device generations.
Billing structure is set during the quote process. Common options include a single invoice to the school or company, individual billing to each member, or a hybrid where the program covers the initial period and members handle later renewals.
Yes. Data-only plans are available for short-term cohorts, and plans with Korean 010 numbers, voice, and SMS are available for groups that need them. For long-term residents, the path includes a postpaid plan after ARC.
Plan transfer, cancellation, and refund options vary by plan type. The account manager can adjust the group during the term as members join or leave, within the limits of the carrier and plan agreement.
Next steps
Pick the page that matches your group:
- Hagwon Group SIM
- University Group SIM
- Hospital Fleet SIM
- EPIK Program SIM
- General Team SIM and eSIM Plans
Or contact Kimchi Mobile directly to discuss the group setup. We respond in English and have worked with foreign staff and student groups in Korea since 2010.