Troubleshooting Basic Plan Texting Issues on Kimchi Mobile: FAQ

I received an error message saying that overseas SMS sending is prohibited for customers on the SKT limit plan ([SKT]한도요금제(팅 계열 요금제 포함) 가입 고객은 해외SMS 발신이 금지됩니다.). What should I do?

The message you received means that you cannot send text messages to overseas numbers. Please note that our prepaid SIM card service is only for domestic use, and you can only receive incoming text messages and calls from overseas. If you are trying to send a text message to a domestic number and still encounter issues, please contact our support team for further assistance.

If you are trying to send a text message to a domestic number and still encounter issues, please contact our support team for further assistance.

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