Buy a South Korea number

Buy South Korea virtual phone numbers online

Get a Seoul or other South Korea city DID delivered straight to your VoIP, PBX, AI voice agent, or Microsoft Teams — without a sales call. Self-serve at $2.20/month, activation 2-5 business days.

Why teams choose DIDHub for South Korea numbers

  • Korean market entry. — Seoul 02 numbers signal trust to Korean B2B buyers.
  • Tech industry presence. — Korea is a major tech market (Samsung, LG, Naver, Kakao); a 02 Seoul number is essential for B2B tech sales.
  • Lightweight 070 VoIP. — easier KYC, common for SaaS and AI voice deployments targeting Korea.
  • K-content / entertainment. — Korean content companies (music, film, gaming) prefer Korean Caller IDs.
  • Toll-free 080. — free for Korean callers, standard for customer service.

About South Korea virtual phone numbers

South Korea telecoms regulator: KCC. DIDHub handles the KCC paperwork on your behalf and surfaces every requirement before you pay — never a surprise hold or last-minute document request.

South Korea's regulator KCC (Korea Communications Commission) requires KYC — Korean business registration number (for companies) or proof of identity (for individuals), plus a Korean address. Geographic numbers have stricter requirements; the 070 IP-phone range is easier and faster for non-residents. DIDHub shows requirements clearly before purchase. Activation completes in 2-5 business days.

South Korea number types you can buy

TypeFormatFromSMS
Geographic (Seoul & other cities)+82 city-code XXX XXXX$2.20/moYes
Toll-free+82 800 / 0800 / 1800 (varies)$8.00/moCaller-paid

Per-minute outbound and inbound usage billed separately at carrier-grade wholesale rates. Origin Based Rating (OBR) applies on EEA outbound where relevant.

Top South Korea cities & area codes

  • 02 — Seoul
  • 051 — Busan
  • 053 — Daegu
  • 032 — Incheon
  • 062 — Gwangju
  • 042 — Daejeon
  • 052 — Ulsan
  • 031 — Gyeonggi (Suwon)
  • 033 — Gangwon
  • 070 — VoIP non-geographic
  • 080 — Toll-free

Don't see your city? Most additional cities and regional codes are available on request — check the full South Korea country guide or talk to sales@didhub.io.

How to buy a South Korea number online

  1. Sign up at /signup — no contract, no minimum.
  2. Pick South Korea from the country picker, choose a city / area code (or let DIDHub auto-pick).
  3. Submit the KYC fields South Korea requires (light). DIDHub surfaces them upfront.
  4. Pay with credit card. Activation in 2-5 business days.
  5. Route the new DID to your existing VoIP / PBX / AI voice agent / Microsoft Teams via SIP. Setup guides on each integration page.

FAQ

Do I need to be in South Korea to buy a Korean virtual phone number?

KYC required. KCC requires Korean business registration or proof of identity plus a Korean address. The 070 IP-phone range has lighter requirements — easiest for non-residents. DIDHub walks you through the paperwork.

What is the 070 prefix in Korea?

+82 070 is Korea's non-geographic IP-phone (VoIP) range. It's not tied to Seoul/Busan/etc., has lighter KYC requirements, and is widely accepted by Korean consumers as a legitimate business number. The most common choice for SaaS and AI-voice deployments targeting Korea.

How much does a Korean virtual phone number cost?

Geographic Korean numbers from $3.50/month. VoIP 070 from $2.50. Toll-free 080 from $15.00/month plus per-minute. $0 setup once KCC paperwork is approved.

Can I use a Korean virtual number with Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Korean numbers work with Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub's managed Teams SBC or BYO-SBC. Microsoft Calling Plans coverage in Korea is limited; Direct Routing is the standard path.

Can I send SMS to Korean numbers?

SMS in Korea is limited and regulated. Inbound SMS works on most numbers; outbound SMS requires sender-ID registration with KCC. Some commercial categories require additional approval.

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From $2.20/month, activation 2-5 business days. Cancel any time.

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