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Korea Prepaid eSIM 10GB - 15-Day or 30-Day Plan $19.99 See plan 
SIM · data on arrival → KT postpaid number 
Korea Starter SIM: 60-Day 60GB Data + Switch to 12-Month Postpaid Deal
Before Add to cart: policy and activation check
- Built for long-stay users planning 12+ months in Korea.
- Convert to an eligible KT postpaid plan within 60 days using a Residence Card and Korean bank account or credit card.
- If conversion is not completed after prepaid use, USD 30 non-conversion charge applies.
- A new Korean mobile number is issued when postpaid conversion is completed.
Next step: choose your postpaid path (KT 5G Welcome 5, KT 5G Simple 110G, or KT Netflix Choice), then tap Add to cart.
Runs on KT's nationwide network
$49.99
One-time prepaid purchase. Data on arrival; your real Korean number (010) is issued after you convert to KT postpaid with your Residence Card (ARC).
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Korea Starter SIM: 60-Day 60GB Data + Switch to 12-Month Postpaid Deal
We are pleased to introduce a special SIM/eSIM promotion, designed specifically for foreigners arriving in Korea. This offer, provided in partnership with KT, a Korean telecom provider (KT), ensures every newcomer—especially those coming to Korea as an ESL Teacher, EPIK Teacher, or anyone holding E-series work visas and planning to stay and work in Korea long-term (over 12 months)—enjoys seamless mobile data connectivity and internet access from day one.
This plan is ideal for teachers, international employees, job seekers, and anyone who needs reliable connectivity for an extended stay in Korea.
The standard, year-round bridge. This is our ongoing, non-promotional 60-day data eSIM → KT postpaid bridge — the everyday alternative to the limited-edition Welcome SIM. Choose this one if you are not eligible for that anniversary offer, or once the Welcome SIM promotion ends after 2026.
🌟 Promotion Benefits
- Prepaid Plan Special Discount:Enjoy two months of service for only $49.99 USD (regular price: $79.99 USD per month)
- Postpaid Plan Benefits: 33–34% discount on the monthly basic rate with a 12-month contract
- Free Activation Fee: Activation fee waived for all teachers signing up
- Free Data eSIM Card: Data eSIM card fee waived for all teachers
📱 Prepaid eSIM Includes
Prepaid Plans – Until you get your Residence Card
- 60GB 4G or 5G Data (for 60 days)
- Unlimited data at reduced speeds after using 60GB
- Calls and text messages are not available
- Validity: 60 days (until you get your Residence Card)
- eSIM card available only
📱 Postpaid Plan Includes
Postpaid Plans – Unlock your digital life in Korea
- Plan options include KT 5G Welcome 5, KT 5G Simple 110G, and KT Netflix Choice (5G/LTE availability depends on your device and plan), with post-cap speed policy by plan.
- 200 minutes of calls and 200 text messages or unlimited calls and texts for premium
- 12-month contract (cancellation policy based on the amount of your discount)
- Requires Residence Card and Korean bank account or credit card
- A Korean mobile number linked to your Residence Card for digital ID verification
- eSIM card available only
- 33%-37% Monthly Rate Discount for 12 months
| Features | Postpaid Budget Plan | Postpaid Basic Plan | Postpaid Premium Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Plan | KT 5G Welcome 5 Plan | KT 5G Simple 110G Plan | KT Netflix Choice Plan |
| Monthly Rate before discount | 59,000 KRW | 69,000 KRW | 90,000 KRW |
| Monthly Rate after Discount | 38,750 KRW | 46,250 KRW | 56,500 KRW |
| Data Allowance | 25 GB 5G/LTE | 110 GB 5G/LTE | Unlimited 5G/LTE |
| Additional Data | Unlimited at 3 Mbps | Unlimited at 3 Mbps | Free device line (watch/pad) + Netflix (Basic) |
| Calls & Texts | 200 minutes & 200 texts | Unlimited | |
| Contract Length | 12 months | ||
| Requirements | Residence Card & Korean bank/credit card | ||
| Cancellation | Policy based on discount amount | ||
Who Can Purchase?
- Long Term Employee Only: This product is exclusively available to customers holding eligible F-series (e.g., F-2, F-4, F-6) or E-series (e.g., E-2, E-7) visas, which permit legal employment in Korea.
- Prepaid-to-Postpaid Transition Users Only: For those who want to start with prepaid service and later convert to postpaid
- Device Compatibility: Only for users who can unlock their smartphones independently
- eSIM Support: Only available for users with devices that support eSIM technology
How to Apply
- Step 1: Choose your option and make payment
- Step 2: Activate the 60-day data-only eSIM first. After receiving your Residence Card, submit your postpaid activation request.
- Step 3: After receiving your Residence Card (Former ARC), submit application with scanned copies of both sides of your Residence Card
- Step 4: Convert from prepaid to an eligible KT postpaid plan within 60 days. A new Korean mobile number is issued at conversion. Postpaid eSIM option is available only on supported devices.
FAQs
Important policy details (tap to expand)
- Non-conversion charge: USD 30 is charged if postpaid conversion is not completed after the prepaid period.
- Activation/refund boundary: Prepaid Data eSIM is not cancellable or refundable after activation.
- Promotion scope: Outside explicit eligibility windows, this special offer is not refundable.
How you get connected
Simple, in three steps
- 1 · Order onlineBuy before you fly — no passport copy for the prepaid data period.
- 2 · Land on dataActivate when you land and you're connected on data right away.
- 3 · Switch to KT postpaidConvert with your Residence Card (ARC) — your real Korean 010 number is issued then, ready for apps and banking.
Honest answers
Questions about this plan
Does this include a real Korean phone number?
Not on arrival. You land on 60GB of data for up to 60 days. Your real Korean 010 number — the one that receives the SMS codes Korean apps need, like KakaoTalk, banking and 본인인증 (identity verification) — is issued when you convert to a KT postpaid plan with your physical Residence Card (ARC). This plan is for long-stay and long-term-visa holders; short-stay visitors should choose a data-only eSIM. Not sure your visa qualifies? Ask KIMO before you buy.
Do I need an Alien Registration Card (ARC) to get the number?
Yes. The data period runs on your passport, but your real Korean number is only issued when you switch to KT postpaid, and that needs your physical Alien Registration Card (ARC) plus a Korean bank account or card. The ARC takes about 2–3 weeks after you arrive, and the registration-fact certificate is not accepted yet — only the physical card.
Which phones work with a Korea eSIM?
Most recent unlocked phones support eSIM — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked. Phones bought in mainland China or Hong Kong may not support eSIM.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — you can request a refund any time before you install or activate. If a QR code cannot be delivered or activated due to a service fault, email [email protected] for a resolution.
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