# How to get a virtual South Korean phone number The country code for South Korea is "82". To make an international call to South Korea, the international code for the country where the call originates must be dialed followed by the country code "82" and the South Korean phone number. For example, to call a South Korean phone number from the United States, the number would be dialed as follows: ```typescript 011 + 82 + phone number ``` ### South Korean phone number types and formats In South Korea, telephone numbers are composed of 9 digits and are formatted as follows: ``` XX-XXX-XXXX ``` where X represents a digit. 1. Mobile Numbers: Mobile numbers in South Korea typically start with the prefix "010", "011", "016", "017", "018", or "019". 2. Landline Numbers: Landline numbers in South Korea typically start with the prefix "02". 3. International Numbers: To make an international call from South Korea, the international code "001" must be dialed followed by the country code of the destination number. It's important to note that the South Korean phone number format and prefixes may change over time as the country's telecommunication regulations evolve. ### Telecommunications carriers in South Korea There are several telecommunications carriers operating in South Korea, including: 1. SK Telecom: SK Telecom is the largest telecommunications carrier in South Korea, and it offers mobile, broadband, and television services. 2. KT Corporation: KT Corporation is another leading telecommunications carrier in South Korea, and it offers mobile, broadband, and television services. 3. LG Uplus: LG Uplus is a leading telecommunications carrier in South Korea, and it offers mobile, broadband, and television services. These carriers compete in the telecommunications market in South Korea, and they offer various plans and packages to customers, including prepaid and postpaid services, as well as a range of mobile devices and accessories. ### Virtual phone number providers in South Korea Some virtual phone number providers in South Korea include: 1. SK Telecom 2. KT Corporation 3. LG Uplus 4. SK Broadband 5. CJ HelloVision These providers offer virtual phone numbers that allow users to make and receive calls and texts using their internet connection, rather than a traditional landline or cellular connection. This can be a convenient and cost-effective option for individuals or businesses that need a phone number in South Korea. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://eztalks.gitbook.io/blog/virtual-numbers/how-to-get-a-virtual-south-korean-phone-number.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.