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title: "SMS to South Korea for 1p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/south-korea
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# SMS Destination Guide for South Korea

Country dialing code: +82. We deliver to 3 mobile network operators within South Korea, including SK Telecom and KT SK. Learn how to send compliant SMS to South Korea with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 1p ex VAT — one flat rate, no tiers, no minimums, pay as you go
- **Two-way support:** Not available

## Sender ID Types

### Alphanumeric (Your brand name as the sender) — Replaced in transit

- Your brand name as the sender, with no reply path.
- Networks overwrite the sender name in transit; recipients see a number instead.

### Long code (VMN / phone number) — Supported

- Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

### Short code (Five-digit sender) — Supported

- Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in South Korea. Instead, we approve all senders ourselves: PureSMS's own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account before a single message is sent for your safety and security.

## South Korea's mobile networks

One flat 1p rate covers every network we reach in South Korea.

- SK Telecom — 21.5M subscribers
- KT SK — 14M subscribers
- LG UPlus — 9M subscribers

## Compliance in South Korea

- **Opt-in:** Opt-in is required for marketing and promotional messages.
- **Opt-out:** Opt-out information must be included in all marketing and promotional messages.
- **Sending times:** Marketing programs may only send between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Sunday, unless consent is obtained from the recipient.
- **Restricted content:** Adult and sexual content · Spam and fraud · Gambling

These rules are what we generally check against, however they may not be up-to-date. We'll always keep you informed of what is needed for each destination throughout any registration process.

### Regulators & industry bodies

- [Korea Internet and Security Agency](https://www.kisa.or.kr/eng/main.jsp)
- [Korea Communications Commission](http://eng.kcc.go.kr/user/ehpMain.do)

Start sending to South Korea in minutes — create a free account at https://new.puresms.app (no card required).