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Can I use iPhone in Korea?

When shopping for: iPhone | Posted 04/30/2009 | 2380 Views
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Megan Posted: 05/30/2009
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Only a CDMA network has been available in Korea for a long time. Recently they have opened up use of iPhones using the SK Telecom service. You will need to contact SK Telecom ot obtain service for that area if you are on military deployment. They should be able to help you get what you need for service.


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young2007 Posted: 04/30/2009
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Basically there are two issues to use iPhone in Korea.

First thing is mobile platform issue. Korean government had been insisting all mobile device to install Korean standard platform called "WIPI". However this issues is solved. Around two month ago Korean government retreat this policy, which means all device can be served in Korea regardless of installation of WIPI.

Second issues is related to "Testing and Certification". All mobile device, using in Korea, should get the "Korean organization for Testing and Certification". As far as I know, Apple didn't conduct this protocol yet. Apple is in the middle of negotiation to launch with top tier carriers like SK Telecom. After this negotiation, they will conduct the required process. Then you will be able to use iPhone in Korea hopefully.

onlinerob Posted: 04/30/2009
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nordmann_c Posted: 04/30/2009
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Yes, you can use your iPhone in Korea. There is a very nice article about the iPhone use on www.poketo.com talking the release and use of the iPhone use in Korea.
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