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Bulk SMS to South Korea
Send bulk SMS to South Korea from £0.0350/segment. Direct carrier routes · Real-time DLR · API & SMPP
Rate per Segment
£0.0350
Networks Covered
3
Dial Code
+82
Region
Asia
Network Coverage in South Korea
| Network | Rate / Segment | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SK Telecom | £0.0350 | Direct Route |
| KT Corporation | £0.0360 | Direct Route |
| LG U+ | £0.0350 | Direct Route |
Encoding Support
GSM-7 Encoding
- • 160 characters per segment
- • Standard Latin alphabet + digits
- • Extended chars: [, ], {, }, \, ^, ~, |, €
- • Lowest cost per message
UCS-2 Encoding
- • 70 characters per segment
- • Full Unicode support
- • Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, emoji
- • Auto-detected from message content
Encoding is automatically selected based on message content. Our API handles this transparently. See our SMS Encoding Guide for details.
Volume Pricing for South Korea
| Monthly Volume | Rate / Segment | Monthly Cost | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 msgs | £0.03500 | £35.00 | — |
| 10,000 msgs | £0.03325 | £332.50 | 5% |
| 50,000 msgs | £0.03150 | £1575.00 | 10% |
| 100,000 msgs | £0.03063 | £3062.50 | 13% |
| 500,000 msgs | £0.02975 | £14875.00 | 15% |
All prices per SMS segment. Custom enterprise pricing available for 1M+ messages. Contact us for a quote.
Delivery Information
Direct routes to Korean networks. Korean Hangul characters via UCS-2. Full DLR support with real-time callbacks.
Compliance & Regulations
Regulatory Notes for South Korea
PIPA (Personal Information Protection Act) and Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization apply. Opt-in required; opt-out mandatory. KISA oversees compliance.
For full UK compliance guidance, see our SMS Regulations guide. We also offer compliance consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to send SMS to South Korea?
SMS to South Korea starts from £0.0350 per segment. Volume discounts available — send 100,000+ messages for as little as £0.03063 per segment.
What encoding is supported for SMS to South Korea?
GSM-7 encoding allows 160 characters per segment for standard Latin text. UCS-2 encoding supports full Unicode (70 chars/segment) for Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, and emoji. Encoding is auto-detected by our API.
Which networks in South Korea do you cover?
We have direct routes to SK Telecom, KT Corporation, LG U+ with real-time delivery reports (DLR) on all networks.
How do I send bulk SMS to South Korea?
Sign up at BulkSMSRates, add credit, and send via REST API or SMPP gateway using the +82 country code. No contracts, pay as you go.
Do you provide delivery reports for South Korea?
Yes. Real-time DLR callbacks delivered to your webhook URL within seconds of delivery. Available via both REST API and SMPP.
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