82 Country Code: South Korea (+82)
+82 is the country code for South Korea. If you searched "82 country code", "country code 82", "0082 country code", or "+82 country code" — they all refer to South Korea. The code is also called the 82 dialing code, 82 phone code, or 82 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Every South Korean mobile number starts with 010 domestically (+82 10 from abroad) and is followed by 8 digits. Seoul uses a single-digit area code (02) and all other provinces use 2-digit codes. The country unified all mobile prefixes to 010 between 2004 and 2012, making mobile identification trivial.
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Every Korean mobile number has exactly the same prefix — 010 domestically, +82 10 from abroad.
South Korea Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +82.
Major City Area Codes in South Korea
Area codes for the largest cities in South Korea. When dialing from abroad, prepend +82 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 2 | 02 | +82 2 |
| Busan | 51 | 051 | +82 51 |
| Incheon | 32 | 032 | +82 32 |
| Daegu | 53 | 053 | +82 53 |
| Daejeon | 42 | 042 | +82 42 |
| Gwangju | 62 | 062 | +82 62 |
Mobile Networks in South Korea
- 10 (all mobile numbers use 010 domestically)
- SK Telecom
- KT
- LG U+
South Korea Telephone System Facts
Calling South Korea from Your Browser
To place a call to South Korea, dial +82 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Korea Country Code
Which country is country code 82?
Country code 82 belongs to South Korea. The full international dialing code is +82, also written as 0082 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +82 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for South Korea?
+82 is the international dialing code for South Korea, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is KR.
What are the main area codes in South Korea?
The largest cities in South Korea use these area codes: Seoul (2), Busan (51), Incheon (32), Daegu (53). When calling from abroad, prepend +82.
Who are the main mobile carriers in South Korea?
The major mobile operators in South Korea are SK Telecom, KT, LG U+. Kinvo routes calls to every South Korea mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling South Korea from abroad?
Yes. South Korea uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +82. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within South Korea.
What is the emergency number in South Korea?
The emergency services number in South Korea is 112 (police) / 119 (fire, medical). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call South Korea from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to South Korea via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +82 followed by the local number.