I’m Korean, and I’ve seen many of my foreign friends struggle with Korean delivery apps—especially when it comes to language and phone number verification.
So I decided to put everything I’ve helped them with into one post. Here’s what actually works.
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- Choose the right app • Baemin: Most popular, wide coverage • Yogiyo: Simple interface, beginner-friendly • Coupang Eats: Fast and great for solo orders • Baemin English version (Android only, varies by store region) • If not available, regular version is still usable with some practice
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- Sign up without a Korean number • Use social login (Google, Apple, or Kakao) • Baemin: Some versions skip phone verification • Yogiyo: Allows email login (limited features) • Manually enter your address or tap it on the map • Leave delivery note (e.g., “Leave at door”) since you won’t get driver calls
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- Payment without a Korean card • Most apps don’t accept foreign-issued cards • KakaoPay (if you’ve set it up) • Prepaid gift cards from convenience stores • Ask a Korean friend to order and pay them back (very common workaround)
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- Bonus tip: Use Shuttle Delivery • English UI, supports foreign cards • Made for expats, reliable and simple • Slightly pricier, but very beginner-friendly
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Final thought Not having a local number doesn’t mean you have to give up on Korean delivery. There’s always a way—and sometimes, all you need is the right info.
Let me know if this helped, or if anything’s changed recently. I’m happy to update it with more current tips!
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