Korea
Foreigners and iPhone in Korea
UPDATE: Lots of information posted in the comments section below…. It’s As If Foreigners Aren’t Human in the Korean iPhone World……. Question: Can foreigners buy the iPhone in Korea? Answer: Yes, for some of us. I know the hot topic for us is whether or not foreigners will be able to buy the iPhone in Korea. A lot... »
Google Nexus One in Korea?
OK, many of us are getting pretty fed up with the B.S. surrounding the iPhone application process for foreigners in Korea. Heard of the Google’s new phone, Nexus One? If you haven’t let me tell you about it…… It’s a groundbreaking phone in the U.S. because not only is it a fantastic phone, there is an... »
iPhone TV Commercials in Korea
The first commercial above highlights the video camera/video editing feature of the iPhone (a 3GS exclusive). It shows how easily you can switch from camera to video function, capture a video, edit the video, and send it to a friend in just a few key strokes. Amazing. The second video shows the “copy paste” function... »
iPhone in Korea Launch “Party” 2009
Festive balloons tethered to the gymnasium venue for the iPhone in Korea launch “party” of 2009. Portion of the 1,000 lottery winners. Some of these guys were waiting more than 24 hours. iPhone demos for people to actually hold and handle the device. First time for most. The guy in front of me pulled out his... »
Waiting All Night For the iPhone in Korea
Here are some dedicated iPhone fans waiting at near Sports Complex Station in Seoul for the KT iPhone launch. The first obsessed fan showed up at 11am yesterday. The photo above was taken sometime in the middle of the night. The first person to make a phone call on their iPhone (out of the 1,000 selected),... »
iPhone Launch 2009
First line translation – “SHOW iPhone Launching Festival” Second line translation – “Only 1,000 People Fest iPhone Meet” Third line translation – “iPhone Experience, Rich Benefit, iPhone Concert” So, basically, it’s an ad for an iPhone in Korea launch in Seoul. There will be a lottery for 1,000 online applicants for the iPhone in Korea (you must’ve... »
Official Prices and Numbers
Well, if you haven’t already done so, you can pre-order your iPhone at http://phonestore.show.co.kr/handler/N2 . My girlfriend and I each ordered one this afternoon. KT’s iPhone package prices are as follows: iLite Plan 45,000 won /month Included: 200 talk minutes, 300 text messages, 500 megabytes of data transfer (3G) Handset prices: 32 gigabyte 3GS for 396,000 won,... »
It’s Official!!
Can you believe it? It’s FINALLY official! Below is a screenshot from the Apple website. 곧 만나실 수 있습니다. (Translation = We’ll see you soon.) http://www.apple.com/kr/ Thank you Jeremy »
22,000 iPhones Pre-Orders in 2 Days in Korea
iPhone Bonanza in Korea! With it’s target of selling 500,000 iPhones in Korea, KT has already gotten a good start. They have 22,000 pre-orders from it’s website. Many news sources have headlines reading, “15,000 units sold in the first day,” or “22,000 iPhones sold in 2 days,” but these are only orders. This is early in... »
iPhone Finally Arrives Next Week?
Authentic iPhone advertisement in Korea. (Hat tip to Jeremy) Could it be true? The iPhone is actually coming next week? The iPhone is rumored to be released on November 28 by KT with 4 service plans, and a maximum data plan of 3 gigabytes (no unlimited plan?). Service plans range from 35,000 won to 95,000 won... »