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🇰🇷 App Store · South Korea

YouTube Premium Price in South Korea

YouTube Premium costs $12.97/mo in South Korea (KRW 19,500/mo) — rank #10 of 18 App Store regions, 38% cheaper than the US ($20.99/mo). The global cheapest is Nigeria at $1.59/mo.

📅 Updated 2026-07-11📊 App Store listingsRisk: low
USD / mo
$12.97
Local / mo
₩19,500
vs US
-38%
Est. yearly
$156
Save ~$96 vs US

How to buy YouTube cheaper in South Korea

  1. 1
    Confirm the region price

    South Korea App Store lists Premium at KRW 19,500/mo (+ 10% VAT may apply).

  2. 2
    Get a local billing address

    Apple often requires a valid South Korea address format when creating or switching the region.

    Generate South Korea address →
  3. 3
    Pay with gift card or local method

    App Store gift cards for South Korea are the most reliable payment path for non-residents.

    Gift card buying guide →
  4. 4
    Subscribe in the YouTube app

    Download YouTube from the South Korea App Store, open subscriptions, and complete purchase. Features match other regions — only billing differs.

Switch App Store region guideFull cheaper YouTube guide

South Korea subscription facts

Risk level
low
Setup difficulty
medium
Local address
Usually required
Local payment
Usually required
Gift cards
Supported
Tax
10% VAT

YouTube prices near South Korea's rank

#CountryUSD/mo
1🇳🇬 Nigeria$1.59
8🇯🇵 Japan$10.39
9🇨🇦 Canada$12.00
10🇰🇷 South Korea (this page)$12.97
11🇦🇺 Australia$15.98
12🇵🇭 Philippines$16.23
18🇩🇰 Denmark$27.40

Global range: 🇳🇬 Nigeria $1.59 → 🇩🇰 Denmark $27.40 · max save ~92% vs US

See full YouTube country table →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is YouTube Premium in South Korea?
YouTube Premium costs $12.97/mo in South Korea (approximately KRW 19500/mo on the App Store). That ranks #10 of 18 regions we track — 38% cheaper than the US.
Is South Korea the cheapest country for YouTube?
No. The cheapest region right now is Nigeria at $1.59/mo. South Korea ranks #10.
What do I need to subscribe to YouTube from South Korea?
Typically you need: a local billing address, a local payment method or gift card, and often an IP that matches the region when purchasing. Risk level for South Korea: low. Gift cards: supported.
Does the South Korea price include tax?
Usually no (or only partially). South Korea lists 10% VAT; checkout may add tax depending on Apple and local rules.
How much can I save per year vs the US price?
About $96/year if you pay the South Korea rate ($12.97/mo) instead of the US rate ($20.99/mo).

Prices sourced from Apple App Store regional listings. USD converted with public market rates. Last verified: 2026-07-11.

Switching App Store regions may affect payment methods and account risk. This site is for informational comparison only.