SIM Cards for your trip to Seoul, South Korea!

PLEASE WATCH THE UPDATED VIDEO: • UPDATED SIM Cards, eSI...
Links I mentioned:
*Trazy (SIM Card): www.trazy.com/experience/deta...
*Shuttle: www.shuttledelivery.co.kr//en...
(Or use the code: MEGAN-OSTEN-VWD for ₩4,000 off your first order)
*Personal assistant service: www.gowonderfully.com
Other people links:
*eSIM recommendation: bit.ly/3Cmy2Hl
*Wi-Fi Egg (if you don't want to get a SIM Card but want to have a working phone - it's like portable, pocket Wi-Fi!): www.trazy.com/experience/deta...
*Travel CREDIT card I always use for travel with no International Transaction fees!: capital.one/3CTWQ7L
*Travel DEBIT card I always use to pull money from ATMs and not pay any fees!:
www.schwab.com/client-referra...
✨ My Helpful Guides
If you're coming to Korea I would recommend checking out my Airport Guide to help take you step-by-step through your arrival in South Korea ✈️
Downloadable PDF: ko-fi.com/s/360972b2c3
🥟 Guide of Restaurant Recommendations in Seoul: www.thatch.co/guide/2m5c59nag...
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⚠️ Don't forget these!
*Travel CREDIT card I always use for travel with no International Transaction fees!: capital.one/3CTWQ7L
*Travel DEBIT card I always use to pull money from ATMs and not pay any fees!:
www.schwab.com/client-referra...
*The best app to learn Korea: www.teuida.net (Referrer ID: MEGANO)
✨Favorite AMAZON items for traveling 📦
List of items that are hard to find in Korea: www.amazon.com/shop/meganosten
Adapters (so you CAN plug your devices into the wall): amzn.to/37Id2eO
Converter (to protect your devices and the plugs in the wall lol): amzn.to/3CBp4UA
My favorite Korean protective masks: amzn.to/2YZH2Sk
Portable travel scale (weighs any suitcase): amzn.to/3CQXcN9
Neck pillow (with eye mask and earplugs): amzn.to/3xOx2ac
Kindle: amzn.to/3jQ0iby
TSA approved locks (flexible and fit any suitcase): amzn.to/3m7e2Bt
Laundry detergent strips (dissolve in water): amzn.to/3G3MzIq
Electric toothbrush (one charge lasts me 3 months!): amzn.to/3pillbq
Resistance bands (for exercising on the go): amzn.to/3BYprsr
Cheapest option thanks to ‪@PirateDan‬:
/ chingutong
If you want the information for where I went in Myeong-dong, please message me on Instagram (I have a map to give you)
Pirate Dan's KZread Channel:
/ piratedan
🎶Where I find all of my music and sound effects for my videos:
www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
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  • @MeganOsten
    @MeganOsten2 жыл бұрын

    **BIG Question**… Vlogmas 🎄… do you guys enjoy Vlogmas or even watch videos that often? I care a lot about creating solid, engaging, helpful content. That will never change, but would you _honestly_ still watch a video that is _way_ LESS edited or keep this style and upload when I can? I wouldn’t be able to do a video everyday for Vlogmas but definitely more often than I have been uploading! As always, much love~

  • @goemmygo2599

    @goemmygo2599

    2 жыл бұрын

    Personally, I do enjoy a good vlog. I'll be here for them :D

  • @Avathos1

    @Avathos1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely Vlogmas! It’s still a fresh perspective on day to day activities! MORE CONTENT THE MERRIER!!!

  • @themostenglishperson

    @themostenglishperson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Obvious YES from me! You can have both super slick super informative videos and vlog style too! Queen of both styles :)

  • @awander2752

    @awander2752

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, this stuff is GOOD TO KNOW. But a little of both would be cool. It's nice to get have impressions and get to know ya too 🙂

  • @animekaye7091

    @animekaye7091

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will be watching absolutely anything you post! Love all the info! It's super helpful as I make decisions for what to do, when & how I will spend time in S Korea next year. Vlogmas sounds great! I'm here for it!! Thank you so much!!

  • @princesspikachu4332
    @princesspikachu4332 Жыл бұрын

    I was stressing about this for my trip in a few months, so this was very helpful! Thank you :)

  • @pradeepchauhan2403
    @pradeepchauhan2403 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I am a new joiner Pilot with Korean Air & this was very helpful 👍 I came across this video while searching for SIM cards in Korea as I am new to Seoul. Picked up my SIM card today, the price has gone up a bit guess as the video is an old one but still among the cheapest to buy. Thanks very much for the video cheers 🥂

  • @Kimchijoayo
    @Kimchijoayo10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info!! it helps a lot I am Korean who haven’t been there for so long and now learning from your video lol😂

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    10 ай бұрын

    ㅋㅋㅋ I’m so happy I could help 🤭🫂✨

  • @EzikielD
    @EzikielD7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! We cant wait to go this Dec.

  • @collegeplusministry3313
    @collegeplusministry33132 жыл бұрын

    the students would really need this! thank you for the valuable information!! :)

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!!

  • @vincentgomes8209
    @vincentgomes8209 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all your tips !

  • @mfran028
    @mfran028 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos! I’m moving to Korea in 3 months and I’m trying to just osmosis as much information as I can 😂😂 I grew up in Thailand so I’m excited to get back to Asia but Korea has so many specific little differences it makes my brain rattle a bit! Your videos are so helpful :)

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited for you to see Korea for yourself and get back to Asia! There are many things to learn but you'll still have a great trip! Feel free to reach out with any questions up might have ❤️✨ Safe travels~

  • @lewantube
    @lewantube2 жыл бұрын

    I literally binge watched your videos in one sitting hahahah loooove your channel ❤

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! You’re so kind 🥰

  • @michiestanley
    @michiestanley2 жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos, they are so entertaining 💕

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🥺❤️

  • @awander2752
    @awander27522 жыл бұрын

    Holy cow! That's a lot of helpful info! 😁 I like the addition of Pirate Dan, he makes a good matey (a little pirate humor there 😉)

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankful for his advice as well 🤗

  • @adriennehilll
    @adriennehilll2 жыл бұрын

    Informative and helpful queen ✨💅🏻

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spoken from a queen herself!? 😉👑 Much love~

  • @starrysky1865
    @starrysky18652 жыл бұрын

    Well, all this lengthy korean sim card stuff sounds complicated to me but one thing is you looked so cute in this video haha 😄!

  • @samih5916
    @samih59162 жыл бұрын

    That's really good and helpful advice and information Megan, it must be a pain to register SIM Cards from a different country and the one where people can donate a coffee to you sounds really cool. We also have QR Codes in Melbourne, Australia and we use an app called Service Victoria to scan our code in. I like the beanie you are wearing in the video, suits you very well :)

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks friend!! Looks like so many countries have the QR codes now 😳 Technology is crazy…

  • @samih5916

    @samih5916

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten you're welcome and that's true.

  • @chrisfuhs1529
    @chrisfuhs15292 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Video i will go to Korea in around 3 weeks and i was searching for a cheap Sim card option!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help 🥰✨

  • @chrisfuhs1529

    @chrisfuhs1529

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten just a quick question to make sure , the sim comes with a phone number right ? Because I heard you need to give the immigration a Korean phone number where they can call you while you in quarantine

  • @ambersocial1293
    @ambersocial12932 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud of you!!! 🙌🏾 Team work makes the dream work! So, Trazy actually has food delivery options as well as transportation from quarantine to your hotel. I was not going to use any public transportation. You just have to book in advance and request a license plate as well as the drivers information to give to quarantine. They have everything on their site for short-term travelers. They do have a limited time slot for ordering food. Also, I received my sim card prior thankfully because we weren't really allowed to step away from the designated area for quarantine shuttles. They had everything roped off or tented. And some clubs or lounges, you (have) to have a QR just for access. So, that was interesting but some will accept a vaccination card even from the states. Each place is different.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the insights friend 🥰

  • @june5344
    @june53442 жыл бұрын

    beanie looks warm. gonna get one for this winter

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are needed!! At least here in Korea hahaha

  • @teerich2011
    @teerich20118 ай бұрын

    Good to know for my next trip. Sim cars from the airport was very expensive!

  • @michaelrace3234
    @michaelrace3234 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Megan! What plan should I get if I'll just be there for 1 day? I'll only go into Seoul Station and maybe a couple of museums.

  • @beaccortez
    @beaccortez Жыл бұрын

    The most helpfull video I ever watched ❤ thank you so much, I’m going to Korea with a D-4 visa and I’m struggling a lot with so much but this really helped me with one of the things that were worrying the hell out of me! Thank you so much! If you have any tips or anything to say about international banks, currency exchange or how to create an account to live there while receiving money from outside of Korea please make a video about it ❤

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    Жыл бұрын

    Great video idea! I’ll add it to the list ❤️🫂

  • @oakatkinson6539
    @oakatkinson65393 ай бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m so glad it’s helpful 😊♥️

  • @PirateDan
    @PirateDan2 жыл бұрын

    THANKS MEGAN!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR YOU~

  • @PirateDan

    @PirateDan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @happydrawing7309

    @happydrawing7309

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PirateDan Yosh!

  • @user-dr4zd3yd7z
    @user-dr4zd3yd7z2 жыл бұрын

    SO helpful definitely going to the 10$ place

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help! 🥰

  • @ariannashades9204
    @ariannashades92042 жыл бұрын

    Woot I’m early! Love your videos

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @stevenjonathansj
    @stevenjonathansj3 ай бұрын

    TQ SO MUCHH U R AN ANGEL ❤️✨🙏

  • @jsolfin185
    @jsolfin1852 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video, Im terrible when it comes to phones and SIM cards so this video will be a great help. I was going to go to Korea for a holiday in May of last year, now hoping to go sometime next year. In New Zealand pretty much any indoor or outdoor public facility (retail/hospitality etc) has a QR code on a bit of paper or poster at the entrance that we scan using an app on our phones before going in. Is it basically the same thing?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you can make it here soon! I’m glad you found this helpful! Yes! Same thing!!

  • @patrickmcclorey
    @patrickmcclorey4 ай бұрын

    Hi Megan, thanks so much for these videos. It’s a big help as I plan my trip to Korea this May. I was wondering if eSIM plans are a good option as well? My friend said he went that route when he went to Japan, but thought I’d check your thought. Thank you again!

  • @charlesbrenan6269

    @charlesbrenan6269

    3 ай бұрын

    Definitely! That's exactly what I'm doing. Airalo offers good plans inc data only.

  • @Snoo948
    @Snoo948 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Megan! Currently in Seoul and your videos have been so helpful in preparation for this trip! Q: Our sim we got works but because it doesn’t have a Korean # associated with it, cannot use for things I,e:KakaoT😢. Do you have any recommendations for an esim we can get asap? Thanks much!!

  • @asmitak9546
    @asmitak95462 жыл бұрын

    Hiii, this was soo informative, thank you so much 🥺 Also I have a request if u can just tell us the location, the name of the place where u got your sim card because I'm planning to attend snu, I'll be here for Atleast 1 year .

  • @illidelphian1508
    @illidelphian15082 жыл бұрын

    Hey Megan. Great video. The Kravel sun looks interesting and I’d also would appreciate your thoughts on what plan I should go for. Here’s some info: I have a family plan of 4 thru Verizon tho my mom and I will be going to Korea for a month. Biggest priority is unlimited data/internet (could always use Google voice/FaceTime with that), or… at least enough data. Texts would be nice but can also go they voip,, so next would be local calling (unless that works with voip). Affordable would be nice,, but reliable is better. Are you familiar with Google fi, airalo, us mobile, or other intl/Korean sims? We struggling here and if took a couple mins to help my mom and I out you would be an angel- such a big help And it would mean so much to us. Thank you so so much!!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @kateguide42
    @kateguide42 Жыл бұрын

    thank you))

  • @allanbanezify
    @allanbanezify Жыл бұрын

    FYI, not all phones have SIM cards, if you have an Iphone and with Verizon, you can purchase an international plan per month or a Travel Pass. Call you local network how to avail.

  • @cathykim7038
    @cathykim7038 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Megan Do you find that "check-in by a phone call" is still necessary these days? I am planning for my Korea trip next spring, and I am trying to decide which SIM Card plan I need. I am going to be there for about 5 weeks. Would the data-only plan be sufficient, considering that these days all communications usually occur on kakaotalk?

  • @sandralee7862
    @sandralee78622 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! So they deliver Trazy cards to US as well? That's something new to me. Thanks again.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help~ 🥰✨

  • @bunnycomplex22
    @bunnycomplex222 жыл бұрын

    I like your video style, but I think they could be less edited and still super useful. For me, the reason i wanted to watch your vlogs were they had super up to date information...so, if you keep adding content on “current” topics, then I think the speed of publishing would actually be more useful than highly edited.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for answering the question! Very good advice 🥰❤️

  • @animekaye7091

    @animekaye7091

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second this!!

  • @adamjosephyoungdokim7667
    @adamjosephyoungdokim7667 Жыл бұрын

    The US version iPhone 14s only support esims luckily when ur new phone is unlocked u just simply take the QR code then ur sims will be activated embedded into ur phones ^^

  • @luckycharm1030
    @luckycharm1030 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for upload video! I’m traveling Korea next week where can I buy prepaid SIM card delivery to my US home?

  • @ottaviagiano2823
    @ottaviagiano2823 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Megan, can I use the trazy sim card for the qr code procedure and in general to send/receive the covid test results? (it's still not clear to me how it all works tbh XD)

  • @superwonderfulworld1529
    @superwonderfulworld15292 жыл бұрын

    Superb

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciative the comment love!

  • @cbl9389
    @cbl93892 жыл бұрын

    Hi Megan, thank you for this helpful video! During the SIM card activation process (I bought mine on Trazy), it necessary to provide your passport details including a picture of it?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Usually - yes! Once I activate mine I will let you know

  • @izzythewanted
    @izzythewanted2 жыл бұрын

    I’m hopefully coming in September. For two months so would you say trazy is the best to use. (I’m from uk)

  • @chrisgo2379
    @chrisgo23798 ай бұрын

    Super helpful. Question: the new iPhones (14 and 15) do not have a sim card slot. Do the vendors sell e-sims too?

  • @dlee0724
    @dlee07242 жыл бұрын

    Great potential to be a million subscriber youtuber. Smart and attractive.

  • @Sleepingwei
    @Sleepingwei2 жыл бұрын

    For the Trazy sim card, do you know the phone number it gives you ahead of time? Or do you have to wait for it to activate to find out your number? Super helpful video!

  • @rasseru16

    @rasseru16

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe you get issued a Korean number but international roaming is not possible, you can only use the SIM once in South Korea.

  • @patbunyard650
    @patbunyard650 Жыл бұрын

    First trip to Korea. Can't thank you enough for your wonderful videos. Ive traveled all over the world but Korea seemed to pose a real challenge for independent travelers. I feel like I am back in 1970s with no electronic connections and just a paper map. Your videos are calming and informative. Keep up your efforts. Just wish there was a way to see when each was created.

  • @gurkancetin153
    @gurkancetin153 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Megan. Thanks for your information. I wonder, Where can i buy chepest sim in seul. Is it expensive in the terminal?

  • @verruckt007
    @verruckt0072 жыл бұрын

    Hello thank you for your helpful video. Im in vacation in seoul right now looking for a sim card. But can you please show us on a map clearly where i can buy this simcard thank you so much. I really like your Chanel

  • @zerddrez235
    @zerddrez2356 ай бұрын

    Megan, is it still needed to checkin at the restaurants using phone number? (since pandemic measures were lessened)

  • @estefannyannf.andrada7300
    @estefannyannf.andrada7300 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! How about for short term stay, like 5 days, What is the best SIM card to buy & how much?

  • @mouseyadventures9801
    @mouseyadventures9801 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Megan - can I ask whether you made the last train video - I think I saw 4 of the 5. Very useful. Does that mean for restaurants if we are just visiting we can just leave out Korean number - since we don't have a QR code (from my understanding)...Thanks for useful videos.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    Жыл бұрын

    No train video yet but I have the footage (just need to edit it and I sadly have other videos I need to post first)… but I’ll definitely upload it eventually!! But QR codes aren’t needed anymore 😊✨

  • @wz4wwk
    @wz4wwk Жыл бұрын

    Hi Megan, do you know if Trazy sim cards can be renewed for less than 30 days after the first prepaid 30 days? I will need 34 days of data and outgoing call services. TIA😊

  • @bellaboni6774
    @bellaboni6774 Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Would you recomend getting a wifi egg as well?

  • @DamnitTheresa
    @DamnitTheresa2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Thank you for this video. In regards to your last statement about alternative ways to check in to restaurants/cafes, I just heard that as of this week, due to the new variant, there is a new regulation no longer accepting these alternative ways to check in. Could you verify this or make a new video about it? Thank you so much!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully you watched my updated 1-2 minute videos that explain the new rules!! They are still accepting alternative ways to check-in (a.k.a. calling a phone number, signing in with a piece of paper).

  • @DamnitTheresa

    @DamnitTheresa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten ohhh okay! I will rewatch them because I must've missed that part. The girl that told me must have misheard or something. Thank you megan!!

  • @minoayoongi
    @minoayoongi Жыл бұрын

    Can you make phone calls with people outside Korea (for instance europe) ? or Only local phonecalls?

  • @sunny-pe2uo
    @sunny-pe2uo3 ай бұрын

    question! when you change your sim card, does it wipe all the apps/messages/info on your phone??

  • @Sarafara7
    @Sarafara7 Жыл бұрын

    Is it not possible to put your name on a waitlist for a restaurant if you do not have a Korean number? I was thinking of just getting the T-mobile international plan.

  • @NetaBatata
    @NetaBatata2 жыл бұрын

    Hiiii pirate dan was there 😆

  • @bobtheman7054
    @bobtheman7054 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Megan, I i will be in Korea for a week in October. Should i get a sim card and how do i get to the trazy slim card web site?

  • @boomyitv
    @boomyitv2 жыл бұрын

    nowadays you don't need buy sim card u can use E sim Tplus work E sim. but Strange in Korea need phone number to sim card to notice bank bc before not set do that China so many do trolling that happen Iphone not support dual to bank if Android support E sim u can use e sim to bank (idk I heard like that) in Tplus said not have option on call option on English ver site but Korea ver site to have it not support volte but 3g to Kakao voice work and price is really low most expensive one is only 3,3000won (in Korea only Iphone support Esim but global version samsung phone also support ESIM)

  • @valentinatorres908
    @valentinatorres9082 жыл бұрын

    hello Megan, thank you for such a good and informative video. Regarding the trazy SIM card, how can you extend the period of the plan? I was reading you can do it for up to 90 days but how is it done? my plan will end soon and I have not yet gotten my ARC card. thank you !

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’ll have to contact customer service (and they’re usually very quick to respond and speak English!)

  • @valentinatorres908

    @valentinatorres908

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten thank you so much 😊

  • @jacquelynb7116
    @jacquelynb711610 ай бұрын

    Traveling to Korea for a week in a September and then another week to Japan. Since I will be there for short periods is it still worth purchasing in advance or same day arrival suffice or even necessary to acquire at all? Thank you in advance 🙂

  • @Rosevk2
    @Rosevk22 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! Are there also alternative check in possibilities at stores like daiso or supermarkets if you don’t have your arc and qr code yet?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Usually grocery stores/some cafes/restaurants will have a phone number that you call as a "check-in"! If not, there's also a paper you can sign-in with your information ☺️

  • @totsdavid7136
    @totsdavid71362 жыл бұрын

    Hello... instead of inserting the SIM in my phone can I use the SIM on a pocket wifi? I have an openline pocket wifi.. can I just bring it along and get a korean sim upon arrival and ill just connect to the pocket wifi?

  • @fatimaperez5383
    @fatimaperez5383 Жыл бұрын

    I'm planning on doing this since last time I went, to get to the airport, etc. Was horrible or cabs. My concern is, can't I use my normal phone number to speak through WhatsApp with family and have the new SIM card as well? Like a dual SIM Card

  • @cluu
    @cluu2 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I are traveling to Korea next year for 3 months (as tourists). We use Google Fi in the US and we should have service and data in Korea with it just fine. However! Would you say having a Korean phone number is necessary? I believe, even though we're able to use our phones in Korea, our US phone numbers stay the same.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    As long as you’re able to make phone calls and receive calls from Korean phone numbers - you should be fine with your foreign number ☺️

  • @briannamorreno
    @briannamorreno2 жыл бұрын

    How long do you plan on staying in Korea? I would love to meet up when I'm there in the spring!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have no idea just yet! But we shall see 🥰 Safe travels either way!!

  • @mansoorey6664
    @mansoorey6664 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Trazy offers 4.2usd for simcard data only. Can I use directly if I want to use only data or navigation?.. Do I have to pay more if I want use data only or its included 4.2 usd?

  • @weebbeats2418
    @weebbeats24182 жыл бұрын

    I'm planning my first trip to Korea in the summer June 9 - 29 ( this also my first international trip). Do you think anything will change like shorter quarantine times or expanding fully vaccinated quarantine exemption to include tourist as well ?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Currently quarantine has been shortened to 10 days (so that’s some progress) but I don’t think it will go away completely anytime soon. As far as opening things up more…. It’s possible that they’ll change things for vaccinated individuals but I truly don’t know when… June does seem like a good distance away though! Hopefully they’ll change things 🥺 but Covid cases are still pretty dang high so…. It’s really hard to say. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful!

  • @weebbeats2418

    @weebbeats2418

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten You have been a great help, I appreciate you

  • @rusumiriam7894
    @rusumiriam78942 жыл бұрын

    Hey! So if you get a Trazy sim card, and after that you switch to the new Phone Service you mentioned, you would basically change your number.. Wouldn’t be an issue for your ARC? Coming to Seoul in Feb as an exchange student 😍

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    You just call the embassy, tell them you changed your phone number, they’ll ask what you new number is and they’ll update it right away ☺️

  • @maiwurld2578
    @maiwurld2578 Жыл бұрын

    What do i need to choose medium or large ? Thats the option when you buy.

  • @eatthebaek7748
    @eatthebaek77482 ай бұрын

    I will be on a one week trip to Seoul in a few days. I’m planning to get an Esim because my phone supports one, and i don’t want to remove my physical sim card that I’m using everyday. Do you think thats a good idea?

  • @Truecrimeresearcher224
    @Truecrimeresearcher2242 жыл бұрын

    Some phone carriers will do a soft unlock. Meaning they will slow a foreign SIM in but not another local carrier.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh! Good to know!!

  • @Truecrimeresearcher224

    @Truecrimeresearcher224

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten I think it depends on the carrier since most have roaming plans

  • @jessicatrask5608
    @jessicatrask56087 ай бұрын

    Can you please give the adress for the place to get the sim card that Tom explained? please please :)

  • @ottaviagiano2823
    @ottaviagiano2823 Жыл бұрын

    I just ordered the sim card you advised, I got the premium plan, it seemed like the best option overall thank you for the tip! I have a question though: in the k-eta they ask for a korean number, can I put the oone if this sim or do I need to use the one of the accommodation I will be staying in the first leg of my trip?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    Жыл бұрын

    You can put your own number! ☺️👍

  • @ottaviagiano2823

    @ottaviagiano2823

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten oh ok! I thought maybe they needed it in case they want to call and check you have accommodation booking. Thank you!

  • @krisl891
    @krisl8912 жыл бұрын

    Hi Megan! I will be flying to Korea for travel with quarantine exemption soon. I am vaccinated overseas. With the new mandated vaccinated pass requirement for restaurants, will this mean that I will not be able to enter?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm… what day do you fly? Currently, even if you have an exemption paper, quarantine exemption has been suspended (see my short 1-2 minute videos I posted updating everyone). This will last until the 16th but could be extended. I answer this question and others in those short update videos! But you’ll be able to get in, you just might have to go alone.

  • @kaylamendoza26
    @kaylamendoza262 жыл бұрын

    Do you know of the address where Dan goes to renew his phone plan?

  • @ghofranealjabri559
    @ghofranealjabri5592 жыл бұрын

    Can you please give us the exact location in honghea to get the SIM Card ?

  • @pdlogiram1798
    @pdlogiram17982 жыл бұрын

    Hey megan! Im just ending quarantine now and i did not had a chance to buy sim card. I did not applied to ARC yet and im not is seoul im in daejeon. Should i go out and buy card number or trazy is better for me?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    While you wait on your ARC (if you are allowed to get one) you can go to many stores and buy a temporary SIM card!

  • @pariscaw
    @pariscaw2 жыл бұрын

    Hey when you get this simcard can you call and text your family immediately with your regular phone number or do you have to only use apps to contact them through the wifi/data it gives you? Im just really worried about not being able to immediatley contact my family for my trip in 2 months.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    With these SIM cards - yes you can! Or you can connect to the airport wifi~

  • @bobmemer9062
    @bobmemer906210 ай бұрын

    So I use KakaoTalk with my US number, if I change the sim to Korean phone number will everything still be? Will my chats be lost? Just to make sure with the Tracy sim once I land I can automatically call right?

  • @jadoef.m4131
    @jadoef.m4131 Жыл бұрын

    I’m researching that I have to unlock my iPhone? So im trying to see where I can do that, where can I do that?

  • @annekang4289
    @annekang4289 Жыл бұрын

    Is it convenient to get a SIM card for a 5 days trip to Korea?

  • @SandraMartinez-yj1qz
    @SandraMartinez-yj1qz Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I'm desperate haha. I need to be able to make calls and receive calls/have a Korean phone number. But I have an iphone14 so I can only do esim. Do you have any options for that? Thank you!!

  • @stravaganxo3968
    @stravaganxo39682 жыл бұрын

    TRAZY has an option where you can pick up their sim at the "quarantine inspection area" - do you know if that's accessible for foreigners before they get whisked off to the government quarantine facility? Or as you said in your video, is the sim option at the CU better? Do they also offer 30day packages?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can always email customer service and ask! I’ll let you know if I find anything out myself. CU is going to be more expensive (since it’s in the airport and everything is more expensive in the airport haha). I had someone tell me the price and it definitely was more expensive but I can’t recall how much. I believe CU in the airport can only offer short term plans. I’ll let you know if I find any other information~

  • @stravaganxo3968

    @stravaganxo3968

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten I'm travelling today (very unprecedented so nothing could be planned in detail), guess I'll just have to go ahead and gamble on trazy. Hopefully if things go sideways I can get a refund,,,, Thanks a lot!!!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok! Praying things go well! Please keep me posted ❤️

  • @stravaganxo3968

    @stravaganxo3968

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten so um as expected I wasn't able to collect it at the airport but Trazy email support was very prompt and they mailed a SIM to my residence after quarantine!

  • @Gatsbycom
    @Gatsbycom2 ай бұрын

    Hi I'm here in Korea for 4 months. One month is already over. Haven't yet bought a simcard. Managing with wifi. My question,: does one need a mobile number for ARC?

  • @jaylinn416
    @jaylinn4162 жыл бұрын

    I went to the Uzbek neighborhood near Dongdaemoon and was able to get a good cellphone deal.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendation! How much did you pay/are you paying monthly? ☺️

  • @jaylinn416

    @jaylinn416

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten I first got 2 months for about $30 and then $30 per month after that. Perhaps there is a better deal. But this 'Uzbek' store was so much better than ones in Itaewon.

  • @fashionschlub5086
    @fashionschlub508610 ай бұрын

    So, you’re applying for the ARC while you’re still on the sim card/temporary phone plan, but then isn’t that temp phone # what is attaching to the ARC? Is it just a simple thing to change it later when you have a long-term phone plan/phone #?? I’m arriving in Seoul next week and am PANICKING! Ha 😵‍💫

  • @OneWayTicket_4k
    @OneWayTicket_4k2 жыл бұрын

    Could you please keep us updated with information regarding the new variant(omnicron) of covid. I'm supposed to fly there on the 22nd and I'm really nervous now I would trust you before I trust translated news

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Huge compliment there… thank you. But yes! I will keep everyone posted 😣❤️

  • @hernanserrano3464
    @hernanserrano3464 Жыл бұрын

    Megan. I’m visiting for 10 days in September/October. What SIM card do you recommend?

  • @ICNseoulTaxiTransferBooking

    @ICNseoulTaxiTransferBooking

    Жыл бұрын

    환영합니다 Welcome!

  • @manon-ns4ly
    @manon-ns4ly2 жыл бұрын

    Hi I had a question about the sim card in hongdae. The 10k ₩ fee is a supplement to the price we pay for the unlimited data or the whole thing costs 10k ₩ per month ?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    There’s a 10k charge for _buying_ the actual SIM card, 10k per month once you become a regular customer ☺️ (so the first month would be a little more so you can buy the actual card)

  • @izzamindset
    @izzamindset Жыл бұрын

    1,000 liker yey

  • @maribelgarcia-yr1hw
    @maribelgarcia-yr1hw2 жыл бұрын

    So I actually already bought a Trazy SIM card before I watched your video. You said that the two cheaper plans don’t work to make calls or texting… I only got this SIM card to use it while I quarantine so that I could receive government calls, therefore I got the cheapest plan. Do you think I can at least receive calls from the government?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which visa are you coming on? Tourist or long term?

  • @DamnitTheresa
    @DamnitTheresa2 жыл бұрын

    Hi!! Sorry one more question 😅 I plan on having my regular phone and then my "korea" phone like your friend you mentioned, but my Korea phone is a really shitty old phone that can only call and text. Do you think that is enough or will I actually have to use it for apps? In my mind, I think it might be possible to use the apps on my regular phone, but use my Korea phone to verify those apps, etc, but I am not sure! Would love to get your opinion and if my question doesn't make sense, I apologize haha

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re okay! Your question makes sense ☺️ As long as the “Korea” phone can make calls, and your other phone has a capability to download and use apps, you should be fine! But you’ll definitely need to be able to use apps on the go for maps and using KakaoTalk to communicate with people (but those would work on your regular as long as you have service or Wifi! Hope that helps 😄

  • @DamnitTheresa

    @DamnitTheresa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten thank you SO much!!! So helpful!

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help ❤️

  • @dorkanderson4963

    @dorkanderson4963

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is a massive wholesale electronics market in Seoul that also sells used Korean phones just in case.

  • @mikewynn9683
    @mikewynn9683 Жыл бұрын

    our phones have sim cards, what is the process for those phones?

  • @jamsaanich4993
    @jamsaanich4993 Жыл бұрын

    Ok so i watched this and have no clue what sim card to get. The 2 card options you X’d out and didn’t explain were likely what i would have wanted. I’m there 6 days and don’t need calls or texts. Further, i don’t need a food delivery app permission to eat when i can literally get food anywhere. Also you said the Trazy Sim? could be picked up at the airport….where? Thailand is a no brainer compared to how convoluted you made this Korean process sound.

  • @youniz
    @youniz Жыл бұрын

    I bought my phone on Apple so it should be unlocked... right ?

  • @birdielee4328
    @birdielee43282 жыл бұрын

    Megan, do you plan on getting a teaching job? How can you apply for an ARC?

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have been told by some people that if I teach I technically cannot do KZread because it is another job… I am trying to find a visa that allows me to stay in Korea and keep making videos but it has been challenging…

  • @boomyitv

    @boomyitv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MeganOsten you can do youtube on KZread just without get money on English teacher but if you work on Hangwon you can use get money from youtube just here School like without Hagwon like the elementary school or kindergarten or middle or high school teacher can't do it and school teacher also do paper to say school said do youtube get money ok you can do

  • @user-ev1hs6tl3e
    @user-ev1hs6tl3e Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this helpful video! Regarding covid, if a tourist tests positive , will they have to find an accomodation for the quarantine by themselves or is the government that tells you where you have to move to do the quarantine?

  • @Mia-qp8pd
    @Mia-qp8pd3 ай бұрын

    It’s strange that he said that you HAVE to have an ARC I got my Chingu Sim with my passport

  • @mormonfleshwound
    @mormonfleshwound Жыл бұрын

    We’re going to Seoul for just a week in May. Is a SIM card necessary for simple texts, emails, directions, etc? BTW - we have Verizon. Thanks.

  • @MeganOsten

    @MeganOsten

    Жыл бұрын

    I definitely DEFINITELY would have some form of way to have your phone connected to the internet ☺️ SIM cards are very convenient if they’re compatible with your phone. The cheapest, alternative option I know of would be to have a wifi egg/portable wifi device - but you would only be able to use your phone with massaging apps like iMessage for iPhones or WhatsApp PLUS all apps you use on your phone (i.e. map apps, email, etc). You’ll need to connect your phone to this portable wifi device every time you want to use data but it’s a cheap and convenient option if you don’t want to purchase a SIM Card. Here’s more information on the wifi egg: www.trazy.com/experience/detail/portable-wifi-rental-korea?ref=MO1226&label=Wi-Fi Egg&ad_id=5740