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Opening a Bank Account: how it works in South Korea — first-hand

Short answer
Opening a South Korean bank account requires a local Alien Registration Card and a phone number registered to that ID. As these services are interdependent, non-residents should check policies regarding service suspension during long-term absences.

From real experience

Opening a bank account in South Korea requires a local Alien Registration Card (ARC/ID).
A local phone number is often a prerequisite for a bank account, and some carriers require a bank account for SIM contracts. Non-residents may struggle to open accounts. Long-term absence may lead to service suspension; users should inquire about suspension/dormant status options for both SIM and bank accounts.
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To open a bank account in South Korea, a SIM card registered to an ID card is likely required, rather than one registered to a Russian foreign passport.
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