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Old Jul 27, 2006, 10:15 pm
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Originally Posted by merlin
I am aware that GSM phones don't work in Korea since I visit there about 3-4 times/year. What I was trying to find out was how difiicult it is to buy SIM cards there since I am under the impression that basically all Korean phones do not use them?
Your assumptions are correct.

Not sure how SK works but i'd look into a prepaid phone there. I'm going to assume they're sold there and rechargable, it's a decent alternative to buying a SIM since, well, they don't use'em.
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