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Korea SIM Card Comparison – HeyKorea
🇰🇷 Korea SIM for Students

More than a SIM card.
Your Korean number, for life.

Get Korea's #1 network with real monthly plans , starting from day one.

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📶 SKT #1 Network ✅ Get with Passport 💵 Pay cash — no bank needed 🪪 Keep number after ARC
Our Plans
Pick the right plan for your stay
All plans on Korea's #1 SKT network. Pay cash for the first 3 months — no Korean bank account needed.
Starter
6GB Plan
₩12,500/mo
12-month contract
  • 📦 6GB high-speed data
  • 📉 Then unlimited at 400Kbps
  • 📞 Calls and SMS included
  • 📶 Hotspot included
💬 Best for: Light use & messaging
⭐ Most Popular
Standard
15GB Plan
₩20,000/mo
12-month contract
  • 📦 15GB high-speed data
  • 📉 Then unlimited at 400Kbps
  • 📞 Calls and SMS included
  • 📶 Hotspot included
🎓 Best for: Average student daily use
Plus
36GB Plan
₩27,500/mo
12-month contract
  • 📦 36GB high-speed data
  • 📉 Then unlimited at 1Mbps
  • 📞 Calls and SMS included
  • 📶 Hotspot included
📱 Best for: Social media & streaming
Pro
160GB Plan
₩35,000/mo
12-month contract
  • 📦 160GB high-speed data
  • 📉 Then unlimited at 5Mbps
  • 📞 Calls and SMS included
  • 📶 Hotspot included
🎮 Best for: Heavy users & hotspot
🎬 Creator Pick
Streamer
250GB Plan
₩42,500/mo
12-month contract
  • 📦 250GB high-speed data
  • ⚡ Then unlimited at 5Mbps
  • 📞 Calls and SMS included
  • 📶 Hotspot included
🎥 Best for: YouTubers, streamers & heavy hotspot
Speed Guide
What can you actually do at each speed?
All plans include unlimited data, Never cuts off.
400Kbps
6GB & 15GB plans
after data runs out: 400Kbps
✓ KakaoTalk ✓ WhatsApp ✓ Text & voice messages ~ KakaoMap (slow) ~ Food delivery (slow) ✗ YouTube ✗ Instagram / TikTok ✗ Video calls
1Mbps
36GB plan
after data runs out: 1Mbps
✓ KakaoTalk & WhatsApp ✓ KakaoMap ✓ Food delivery apps ✓ Instagram browsing ~ YouTube 480p ✗ TikTok / Reels ✗ Video calls
5Mbps
160GB & 250GB plans
after data runs out: 5Mbps
✓ YouTube 1080p ✓ TikTok & Reels ✓ Video calls ✓ All apps & maps ✓ Hotspot for laptop ✓ Multiple devices ✓ 4K streaming

💡 Tip: Most students find the 15GB plan covers a full month of normal use. Need laptop hotspot? Go for 36GB or above.

Comparison
HeyKorea SKT vs. Other Companies
See why a direct SKT monthly plan is smarter for students staying long-term in Korea.

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Tourist SIM plans		 🟣 HeyKorea SKT
Direct SKT monthly plans
Plan typeFixed duration (tourist)Monthly — flexible & long-term
Speed after data400Kbps (basic plans)400Kbps → 1Mbps → 5Mbps
Monthly plan from day one✗ Prepaid blocks only✓ From arrival
Keep number after ARC~ Conditions apply✓ Anytime, no waiting
Auto-pay after ARC~ Limited✓ Switch in minutes
Hotspot~ Some plans only✓ All plans
PASS app / Korean banking~ May have issues✓ Full support
All Korean apps~ Some restrictions✓ Full compatibility
Price (6 months, standard)₩180,000+From ₩120,000
Why HeyKorea SKT
6 reasons students choose us
Beyond the price — what makes your Korean number work everywhere.
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Korea's #1 Network
SKT covers 99% of Korea. Best signal in cities, campuses, and subway stations.
✈️
Start with Just Your Passport
No ARC needed to begin
💵
No Bank? No Problem
Pay cash for your first 3 months. Switch to auto-pay after opening a Korean bank account.
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Keep Your Number After ARC
Connect your 010 number to your ARC from day one — no minimum plan duration required.
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Works With All Korean Apps
PASS app, KakaoBank, Toss, Baemin, government services — all work with your SKT number.
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HeyKorea Has Your Back
Admissions, visa, ARC, housing, AND your SIM. One team, one place, everything sorted.

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