Calling From South Korea

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Supported Network Technology

See the Verizon Wireless products that utilize the network technology supported in this destination for voice calls.

Select a technology to view compatible devices.

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Rate Information

CDMA Standard Roaming Per Minute Rate: $1.99
CDMA Value Plan Roaming Per Minute Rate: $1.99

Text Messaging Rates
$0.50/address sent
$0.05/message received
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Coverage Maps

Check the roaming coverage maps below to determine which service will work best for your travels.
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This map reflects a depiction of approximate wireless coverage and does not guarantee service. Many factors, including customer's equipment, terrain, proximity to buildings, foliage and weather, may impact service. Coverage depicted is based on 3rd party network information and Verizon Wireless cannot ensure its accuracy. Above maps are not to be reproduced without written consent from Verizon Wireless.

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Coverage by City, State, or Province

  • Provinces
  • Cheju-do
  • Chollanam-do
  • Chollabuk-do
  • Ch’ungch’ongnam-do
  • Ch’ungch’ongbuk-do
  • Kang-won-do
  • Kyonggi-do
  • Kyongsangnam-do
  • Kyongsangbuk-do
  • Autonomous cities
  • Incheon (Inchon)
  • Kwangju
  • Pusan
  • Seoul
  • Taegu
  • Taejon
  • Ulsan
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Additional Roaming Details

Customers who have an older, non-EVDO device will not be able to roam in South Korea unless a manual update is performed at a Verizon Wireless Store.
  • A manual update/flash will be performed on the device.
  • Any reprogramming or *228 after the manual flash will overwrite the change.
After returning from South Korea
In order to return the device settings for domestic use, customers must perform an over-the-air update when they return from South Korea:
  • Dialing *228 on their mobile device while in the U.S. over the Verizon Wireless network.
  • Press 2 to update the device’s roaming capabilities (call is air time free).
  • If this procedure is not performed, the roam indicator will not be accurate.
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Dialing Instructions

Locally within South Korea:
Landline Example: 02-2121-2457
SKT Wireless Example: 011-9940-1752

International calls including back to the US:
002, 001, 00700, or 008 + Country Code + Area Code + Phone Number

Customers with EV-DO BlackBerry, EV-DO Treo, and EV-DO PDA Smartphone devices may now roam in South Korea by dialing *228 and selecting option 2 to obtain an updated PRL prior to international travel.

Non EV-DO voice handsets need to be manually updated with the South Korea PRL in Verizon Wireless Stores.

Non EV-DO types of BlackBerry, Treo, and PDA Smartphone devices cannot be used in South Korea.

Verify that you have the International dialing feature added to your calling plan by referencing My Verizon or dialing *611 (Customer Service).

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