Do Tourists Need a Korean Phone Number? Calls, SMS and Identity Checks

foreign traveler setting up a tourist SIM at an airport telecom counter in Korea

You do not need to buy a Korean number solely because you are visiting Korea. Start with the services you intend to use. Map data, a restaurant calling you back, an SMS code and Korean identity verification are four different requirements. Match the plan to the task Task What to check before buying Maps, messaging … Read more