Country code: +82
10 min call = $0.48
10 min call = $0.48
Call from your browser, or download our iOS / Android app
Quick reference at our base rate of $0.0480/min:
Rates vary by carrier and line type. Here's exactly what you'll pay per minute.
| Destination | Rate/min | 10 min call |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea - Mobile LG | $0.0480/min | $0.48 |
| South Korea - Mobile KTF | $0.0581/min | $0.58 |
| South Korea - Mobile SK | $0.0690/min | $0.69 |
| South Korea - south korea | $0.0734/min | $0.73 |
| South Korea - Fixed Seoul | $0.1180/min | $1.18 |
Rates are per minute, billed per second. No connection fees. Updated regularly.
Google Voice offers the lowest rate at $0.02/min to landlines and $0.04/min to mobiles, but requires a $10 minimum prepay. BubblyPhone starts at just $0.03/min with a $5 minimum top-up โ making it one of the most affordable options. At these rates, a $5 top-up gives you over 150 minutes of calling to Korea.
With BubblyPhone, a 10-minute call to South Korea costs approximately $0.27โ$0.86 depending on the carrier prefix. Compare that to T-Mobile at $30.00 (without a plan) or AT&T at $0.90โ$1.90. Even Verizon, which has surprisingly low Korea rates, charges $0.30โ$0.40.
South Korea has one of the most advanced telecommunications infrastructures in the world, with three well-established carriers (SK Telecom, KT, LG U+) and extensive international connectivity. High competition and modern infrastructure keep termination costs low, which translates to lower calling rates for everyone.
BubblyPhone connects to both mobile and landline numbers in South Korea. Nearly all Korean mobile numbers now start with 010. Our system automatically routes to the best rate for each prefix.
No โ BubblyPhone works directly in your web browser at bubblyphone.com. You can also download our iOS or Android app for a native experience. Either way, you get the same low rates and call quality.
South Korea is 14 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (13 during daylight saving). The best windows are: early morning US time (7โ9 AM EST = 9โ11 PM KST) to catch someone in the evening, or late evening US time (9โ11 PM EST = 11 AMโ1 PM KST next day) for their lunch break. Korea does not observe DST.
No hidden fees with BubblyPhone. You pay only for the minutes you use, billed per second. The minimum top-up is $5 โ and at South Korea rates, that gives you over 150 minutes. Larger top-ups include bonus credit: $20 gets you $21, $50 gets you $55, and $100 gets you $110.
When calling internationally, always remove the leading 0 from Korean numbers. Seoul's area code is 02 locally โ dial +82-2 internationally. Mobile numbers are 010-XXXX-XXXX locally โ dial +82-10-XXXX-XXXX. Other cities: Busan 051 becomes +82-51, Gyeonggi 031 becomes +82-31.
Yes โ BubblyPhone offers AI-powered transcription for just $0.01 per minute. After your call, you'll receive a written transcript and summary. It works with calls in English and Korean.
KakaoTalk is perfect when both sides have the app and good internet. But for calling Korean landlines, businesses, government offices, or family members who prefer regular phone calls, BubblyPhone connects through the actual phone network for guaranteed call quality โ no app needed on the receiving end.
No โ Microsoft shut down Skype on May 5, 2025 and migrated users to Microsoft Teams. BubblyPhone is a straightforward alternative: no subscription required, rates starting at $0.03/min to South Korea, and you can start calling in under a minute.
Yes โ BubblyPhone works from any country with an internet connection. Whether you're in the US, Canada, Japan, or anywhere else, you can call South Korea at the same competitive rates through the web app or mobile app.
From $0.0480/min. No contracts, no hidden fees. Call from your browser or our iOS/Android app.
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