Korean Job Discussion Forums

JustinC · Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Location: We Are The World!

Hi all,

I've not had any success with the search feature.

Has anybody had success getting an overseas phone, with a Korean sim card, to work here? I have a UK Samsung 'Ace' (which is for sale here, too), also called model S5830. Two shops told me to take it to the local Samsung place, a Samsung place had no idea what I was on about, another phone place told me they'd need to charge me $50 and couldn't guarantee it'd work, haha. They also told me there was no Samsung place in town. They tried a Korean sim and, although it can pick up signals, it wouldn't connect to make a call.
Confused

Either they'd rather hit me up for a $60/month contract Rolling Eyes

or the infrastructure isn't in place. Last time I checked I'm sure my phone, although UK spec, supports the Korean frequencies.

So, fellow Dave's ESLers ... any ideas? Thanks.

Skippy · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Daejeon

Two things - wrong area. First, this should have been posted in the Technology Sub-Forum.

Second - I think since it is from another country the phone may have to be registered with the proper Korean agency.

I am actually on the look out for that. Maybe more later.

Skippy · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Daejeon

An interesting FAQ site to check out.

http://waygook.org/index.php?topic=17106.0

The KT Expat blog site has alway been informative
http://expatblog.kt.com

Plus also search a bit more. This topic has been discussed before.

Another tip to remember is when asking here in Korea for something outside of the norm expect hassles. Many people (all over the world) do not want to expend the effort to think. Same with store staff and bureaucrats. Much easier to shrug shoulders and say no. Plus add in the language barrier.

JustinC · Joined: 10 Mar 2012 Location: We Are The World!