Rent WIFI and SIM Cards at Incheon Airport
Three Creatrip-partnered WIFI, SIM card companies!
One of the most important things to have while travelling is a SIM card! How else will you be able to stay connected with everything going on around the world? It can be really stressful to figure out how SIM cards work internationally or finding a card or plan that will work internationally and be affordable. However, did you know that you can get Creatrip membership benefits even on your WIFI and SIM cards?
We brought you all the best deals for those looking for a SIM card in Korea!
Overview of Korean Networks
The three major telecommunication networks used in Korea at SKT, KT, and LGU+. All three of these carriers are used by many Koreans, and there are many packages with reasonable prices for tourists.
All 3 companies; network access services are available at 4G and LTE speeds, so you do not have to worry about your data being laggy or slow. Currently, Creatrip is providing SIM cards with great prices for tourists. If you are planning to come to Korea in the near future, do not miss out on this offer!
Advantages of ordering a SIM through Creatrip
- You can get special prices that are lower than other competitors.
- You can pick up your card at the airport, or order it to be sent to your place of residence (the method and location to pick up the SIM varies depending on the product, the SIM delivery service to the address on request only applies to prepaid mobile SIMs)
- There is a variety of packages so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
- The SIM can be reserved beforehand so that you get it on a specific date.
- Your SIM provider will activate the SIM for you, you do not need to activate the SIM card yourself.
- There are multilingual consultation services in English and Chinese, so there is no need to worry if you do not know how to speak Korean.
- For further enquires, please contact help@creatrip.com or via LINE (ID: @creatrip).
Things to Keep In Mind
- Please indicated the date of receipt of the SIM and the desired SIM type when ordering.
- Please fill in the English name on the recipient's passport and present the passport and present the passport/ foreigner registration card at the designated locations to receive the SIM.
- The SIM reservation can be canceled or changed at least 3 days before the date of receiving the SIM.
- Since it is a prepaid SIM, it cannot be canceled or paused while in use.
- Only people residing in Korea, or coming to Korea can apply for this SIM (foreign residents cannot apply).
- In the case where you are receiving SIM via parcel (Chingu Prepaid Mobile SIM), the SIM will be activated 1 day before sending. For example, if you order to have your SIM received on December 5, the SIM will be activated on December 4 and sent out.
- Shipping may take 1-2 days longer than expected depending on the circumstances.
- SIMs from different companies will have different policies.
- Please read the following content below carefully before placing the SIM.
Chingu Prepaid SIM
Advantages of Chingu Prepaid SIM
- Good service, and one of the cheapest prices in Korea
- It is suitable for people who need to call a lot.
- You can extend the usage period (contact directly with Chingu)
- You can activate it by passport or alien registration card.
- Service staff is in Chinese or English.
- You can pick up your SIM at 6 different branches and locations throughout Seoul.
- Nationwide SIM delivery is 6,000 KRW.
Chingu Prepaid SIM
Option | Length of Service | Price (KRW) |
Pick up at store | 30 days | 16,000 |
60 days | 32,000 | |
90 days | 50,000 | |
Delivery in South Korea | 30 days |
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60 days | 37,000 | |
90 days | 55,000 |
Call: Unlimited domestic calls
Data: 300MB/30 days, unlimited 3Mbps/sec after usage.
Length of Service | Price (KRW) |
30 days | 16,000 |
60 days | 32,000 |
90 days | 50,000 |
Additional 30 days | Please contact the service courier directly. |
*6,000 won for shipping to a domestic address.
Learn more about Chingu Prepaid SIM
WIFI Dosirak
WIFI pack rental (Incheon Airport T1, T2 Pick-up)
Carrier: LG U+
Data:
1.5GB,3GB/day, 512kbps speed data unlimited after
10GB/day, 1Mbps speed data unlimited after
1 Wifi Dosirak Portable device can provide internet connection to up to 5 people at a time.
You can request an additional battery pack for 700 KRW a day.
Price | |
1.5GB / day | 2,500 KRW |
3GB / day | 3,400 KRW |
10GB / day | 4,500 KRW |
Battery Pack/ day | 700 KRW |
Wifi Dosirak Portable Wifi
LINk Prepaid SIM
Advantages of LINK Korea Prepaid Sim
- You will be using KT network, which has a high speed Internet access.
- There are many different SIM options from short-term, to long-term plans.
- They are suitable for people who need to use high-speed internet.
- You can extend your usage period.
- Short-term plan SIMs can also be recharged for calling minutes, (SIM plans from other companies only offer data).
- SIM cards can be received 24/7 at the KT roaming counter at the airport.
LINK Korea prepaid SIM Plans:
SIM Unlimited Data
- Data: 3GB/ day. After running out of 3 GB, the internet access speed will be unlimited at 5Mbps.
- Calls: You can receive voice and text messages, cannot make calls.
- Additional money can be recharged to make calls (5,500 KRW, 11,000 KRW, 22,000 KRW...etc)
- How to top up: at the SIM pick up location
Plans (KRW) | |
5 days |
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10 days |
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20 days | 54,500 |
30 days | 62,000 |
Learn more about LINK
Usimsa Prepaid SIM Card
Advantages of Usimsa Prepaid SIM
- This is an E-SIM. You do not need to go to the airport to receive, nor do you need to register to buy separately, just scan the QR code sent to the email to be able to use the network immediately.
- After ordering a SIM, Creatrip will send information and instructions to use the SIM via email.
- E-SIM is valid for 6 months.
- There are many packages for you to choose from to suit the one for your needs.
- Usimsa Prepaid E-SIM
Unlimited Data (Network speed slows down after using 500MB/1GB/2GB per day)
Duration | Options | Price (KRW) |
3 Days | 500MB | 8,460 |
1GB | 12,500 | |
2GB | 18,130 | |
5 Days | 500MB | 13,950 |
1GB | 19,800 | |
2GB | 29,130 | |
7 Days | 500MB | 19,440 |
1GB | 27,110 | |
2GB | 40,040 | |
10 Days | 500MB | 27,900 |
1GB | 38,370 | |
2GB | 56,940 | |
12 Days | 500MB | 31,600 |
1GB | 45,680 | |
2GB | 67,940 | |
15 Days | 500MB | 38,460 |
1GB | 56,940 | |
2GB | 84,840 | |
20 Days | 500MB | 51,220 |
1GB | 76,120 | |
2GB | 113,610 | |
30 Days | 500MB | 69,700 |
1GB | 104,020 | |
2GB | 155,410 |
Learn more about Usimsa
LG U+ e-SIM
Advantages of LG U+ e-SIM
This is an e-SIM so you can use it as soon as you enter Korea, without the need to stop by the airport counter.
It is easy to use and you do not need to worry about losing your original SIM card, because it does not need to be removed.
3GB of LTE is newly charged daily, and if you use up the 3GB of LTW, you can use unlimited 5Mbps data for the rest of the day.
Data Plan | Price (KRW) | |
LG U+ e-SIM (Data Only) 3GB of LTE is newly charged daily, unlimited 5Mbps speed data for the rest of the day Hotspot enabled Incoming calls and SMS only (requires on-site charging for outgoing services) | 5 days (120 hours) | 23,375 |
7 days (168 hours) | 29,750 | |
10 days (240 hours) | 32,727 | |
15 days (360 hours) | 46,750 | |
20 days (480 hours) | 51,425 | |
30 days (720 hours) | 60,775 | |
40 days (960 hours) | 84,150 | |
60 days (1440 hours) | 121,550 |
Voice Top-up
1. Amount deducted by type: The cost of outgoing calls/texts after charging will be deducted from the total charge amount in the following manner:
Voice calls | Text Message | |
Outgoing Domestic | 4.4 KRW/s 263 KRW/min | SMS 55 KRW MMS 1,100 KRW per MMS |
Outgoing International | 165 KRW per SMS |
2. Cost of charge: Select the desired amount of charge and apply directly on the LG U+ homepage.
Cost of minutes charged (KRW) | |
20 minutes of domestic calls | 5,500 |
40 minutes of domestic calls | 11,000 |
60 minutes of domestic calls | 16,500 |
80 minutes of domestic calls | 22,000 |
120 minutes of domestic calls | 33,000 |
160 minutes of domestic calls | 44,000 |
200 minutes of domestic calls | 55,000 |
Learn more about LG U+ eSIM here:
SKT eSIM (Data Only)
Advantages of SKT eSIM (Data Only)
There's no need to buy a physical SIM card – all you need to do is have your phone scan the QR code and you can install and use the eSIM right away!
It's much more convenient to use this digital SIM as it's less of a hassle and functions the same as a regular SIM card.
There are 5 different options for rental period, from 72 hours to 720 hours, so you can purchase the eSIM for however long you need it.
Through Creatrip, you can get an exclusive discount of 20% off until June 2023!
4G LTE Unlimited Data eSIM (Data Only, 10Mbps Speed) | 3 Days (72 Hours) | 16,200 KRW |
5 Days (120 Hours) | 24,750 KRW | |
10 Days (240 Hours) | 34,650 KRW | |
20 Days (480 Hours) | 54,450 KRW | |
30 Days (720 Hours) | 64,350 KRW |
Learn more about SKT eSIM here:
We hope that this information was helpful for those looking to buy a SIM for their trip to Korea! If you have any additional questions, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can also follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!