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Visiting Korea and worried about staying connected? Between Pocket Wi‑Fi and SIM or eSIM, this guide breaks down cost, convenience, and where to access free Wi‑Fi—all with exact info for pickups at Incheon Airport.

📚 Table of Contents

• 1. Pocket Wi‑Fi vs SIM: The Basics
• 2. How Much Do They Cost?
• 3. Where to Get Pocket Wi‑Fi/SIM at Incheon Airport
• 4. Free Wi‑Fi Locations Around Korea
• 5. 🤔 Did you know?
• 6. Learn Travel Korean on italki

1. Pocket Wi‑Fi vs SIM: The Basics

📶 Pocket Wi‑Fi: Portable device, connects 3–5 gadgets, return required.

📱 SIM / eSIM: Insert into phone, single device, no return needed.

2. How Much Do They Cost?

• KT Roaming Pocket Wi‑Fi: 4,400 KRW/day (~USD 3.30); monthly 55,000 KRW (30 days) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Other providers (e.g., WebReserv): from USD 3.95–3.99/day :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• SIM/eSIM: about USD 15.99 for 3–30 day unlimited data :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

3. Where to Get Pocket Wi‑Fi/SIM at Incheon Airport

Available at kiosks/counters in the Arrival Hall (1F) of both terminals.

• KT Roaming Center counters: T1 – near Exit 13 (24 hrs) & Exit 2 (06:00–22:00); T2 – between Exit 4–5 (24 hrs) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• LG U+ counters: T1 Gate F (24 hrs), Gate A (06:00–22:00); T2 between Gate 6–7 (24 hrs), Gate 4–5 (06:00–22:00) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Trazy kiosks also available T1 & T2 :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• SIM cards often sold at arrivals stalls—no appointment needed :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

4. Free Wi‑Fi Locations Around Korea

• Cafés: Starbucks, Hollys, Ediya offer free Wi‑Fi.
• Hotels: Complimentary for guests.
• Tourist sites: Gyeongbokgung, N Seoul Tower, DDP.
• Public transport: Subway, some buses (login required).
• Public hotspots: “Seoul Wi‑Fi” in parks and downtown areas.

5. 🤔 Did you know?

Korea ranks among the fastest‑internet countries globally. While public Wi‑Fi is everywhere, interfaces often default to Korean — so a personal connection saves hassle and boosts security!

6. Learn Travel Korean on italki

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