Korea SIM Card Comparison – HeyKorea

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

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📶 SKT #1 Network ✅ Get with Passport 💵 Pay cash, no bank needed 🪪 Keep number after ARC
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
Easy S
₩12,500/mo
From 1 Jan 2027, speed changes to 1Mbps
  • ♾️ Unlimited data every month
  • ⚡ Runs at 3Mbps
  • 📵 No hotspot / tethering
  • 📞 200 min calls / 200 SMS
💬 Best for: Messaging & light use
Standard
Easy M
₩16,700/mo
From 1 Jan 2027, speed changes to 1Mbps
  • ♾️ Unlimited data every month
  • ⚡ Runs at 5Mbps
  • 📶 3GB shared by internet + hotspot
  • 📞 200 min calls / 200 SMS
🎓 Best for: Everyday student use
Pro
Easy XL
₩29,500/mo
From 1 Jan 2027, hotspot chanes to 110GB
  • ♾️ Unlimited data every month
  • ⚡ Runs at 5Mbps
  • 📶 160GB shared by internet + hotspot
  • 📞 200 min calls / 200 SMS
🎮 Best for: Heavy users & multiple devices

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What can you actually do at each speed?
Every plan is unlimited — the data never cuts off.
3Mbps
Easy S
unlimited, all month
✓ KakaoTalk & WhatsApp ✓ KakaoMap ✓ Food delivery apps ✓ Instagram browsing ✓ YouTube 720p ~ Video calls
5Mbps
Easy M, L & XL
unlimited, all month
✓ YouTube 1080p ✓ TikTok & Reels ✓ Video calls ✓ All apps & maps ✓ Music streaming ✓ Online classes

💡 Tip: Your data never stops. the speed above runs all month, every month. The GB on each plan are your high-speed allowance, shared between your phone and your hotspot: use them all on your phone and tethering stops until the next month. USIM card is a one-time ₩7,700 charged by SKT.


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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Other Companies
Tourist SIM plans
🟣 HeyKorea SKT
Direct SKT monthly plans
Plan typeFixed duration (tourist)Monthly — flexible & long-term
Unlimited speed400Kbps (basic plans)3Mbps or 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✓ Easy M and above
PASS app / Korean banking~ May have issues✓ Full support
All Korean apps~ Some restrictions✓ Full compatibility
Price (6 months, standard)₩180,000+From ₩75,000

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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