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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationNot RequiredSend directly via wholesaleSend directly via wholesale
Dial code+82
MCC450
RegionAsia and Pacific
Alpha Sender IDNot supported
Short codeNot supported
Approval timeInstant
Operators3 networks — SK Telecom, KT, LG U+
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

Requirements differ by who is sending. Pick the scope that matches your business.

Registration is not required for South Korea — traffic can be sent directly through wholesale routing.

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDNot supported
Short codeNot supported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatLong Code
Approval timeInstant
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredNo

Restrictions

Other Scams
Regulatory
Phishing
Explicit Content

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
Allowed hours (Mon–Fri)MON - FRI: 08:00:00 - 20:00:00; Timezone from MSISDN
Allowed hours (Sat)SAT: 08:00:00 - 20:00:00; Timezone from MSISDN
Allowed hours (Sun)SUN: 08:00:00 - 20:00:00; Timezone from MSISDN
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

3 networks carry SMS traffic in South Korea. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

SK TelecomMCC 450 · Registration not required
KTMCC 450 · Registration not required
LG U+MCC 450 · Registration not required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

Country & operator-specific guidance maintained by the Sender ID team.

Requirements

Company name, Company website, Use case description,, Content Sample For marketing traffic, the SMS template must include the following opt-out information: 1. Insert (ê´‘ê³ ) at the beginning of the message. (ê´‘ê³ ) means advertisement. 2. Indicate the company name and add a contact number. If the contact number is the same as the Sender’s number, it can be omitted. 3. Users need to be opted in before sending. 4. Add 무ëEURŒê±°ë¶€/무ëEURŒìˆ˜ì‹ ê±°ë¶€ - a free 10 digit opt-out number (080-XXX-XXXX) the end clients can use to opt out with a call. Example: 무ëEURŒê±°ë¶€ 080-XXX-XXXX or 무ëEURŒìˆ˜ì‹ ê±°ë¶€ 080-XXX-XXXX The 080 number needs to be purchased.

Required documents

N/A

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