PHONE PLANS

Smartphones are essential in the 21st century, as so much communication is done electronically in the fast-paced, modern society, and South Korea is no exception. All teachers placed by HandS Korea have the opportunity to obtain a SIM card to get them through their first period of teaching until they get their ARC (alien registration card). The other option is of course purchasing a temporary SIM card at the airport upon arrival.

Regardless of which option you choose, a working phone with internet access is important to modern Korean society:

  • Kakao Talk, the Korean messaging application, is used by over 90% of Koreans, making it the primary mode of communication. It’s also used by expats in Korea and globally as well.
  • Taxis, food, groceries, clothes, shoes, etc., can all be ordered via our smartphones!

All teachers coming over to Korea must ensure their phone is internationally unlocked or the phone won’t be able to recognize a sim card in Korea. If you are confused as to if yours is unlocked or not, please visit your local phone provider or the place you had purchased your phone.

Before filling out an application, you may need to read about the contract terms. The following documents contain the prepaid SIM card terms and conditions. Please click to download and review.

Prepaid SIM Card(8)New

After you have read the terms and conditions, you may download and fill out the application.

Please click below to download the instructions and the application.

SIM card Instruction

Now that you have read the instructions, you are ready to fill out the SIM card application.

Please click below to download the application and fill it out, then send it to HandS Korea.

SIM card Application(pre-paid)

The SIM card can only be activated once you’ve arrived and it’s been registered in Korea. Once you receive your SIM card, it should’ve been activated for you, but it may take a few days for the system to recognize the arrival and allow activation. If for any reason it does not work properly, do not be alarmed.

Once you receive the SIM card, please insert it into your phone and allow the phone to recognize the SIM. Try turning your phone off and on a few times, and give it some time. If it’s working properly, KT should appear at the top of your phone, and you should also receive a few text messages. Don’t be alarmed if it doesn’t work, as it can be resolved. Please reach out to HandS Korea.