City in Gangwon, South Korea
Internet in Gangneung: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gangneung?
Median fixed broadband in South Korea is 251 Mbps and mobile is 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Coffee Street cafés have good wifi and views, with some limits on long laptop stays; no coworking.
Getting online in Gangneung
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from KT, SK Broadband and LG U+ in town; about 25,000–40,000 KRW a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Coffee Street cafés have good wifi and views, with some limits on long laptop stays; no coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | SK Telecom, KT, LG U+ |
| Monthly data plan | ₩30,000–55,000 ($22–41) |
| Blocked services | Porn and North Korean websites are blocked; VPNs are legal. |
Coworking in Gangneung
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Gangneung?
Median fixed broadband in South Korea is 251 Mbps and mobile is 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Coffee Street cafés have good wifi and views, with some limits on long laptop stays; no coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Gangneung?
Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too.
Can I use an eSIM in South Korea?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: South Korea
- SK Telecom
- KT
- LG U+
- Gangneung City Tourism
- Visit Korea (Korea Tourism Organization)
- Korail (KTX)
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.