After entering your phone number, press 'OK' and the system will send a 4-digit verification code to your phone.

However, please note that when you apply by a foreign phone number, it will take 3-5 days for the security check before you can use all the functions of this app. You can use both foreign and Korean phone numbers. Next, you have to enter your phone number to register for a KakaoTalk account. You should tick all the required terms and press 'Agree and continue'. KakaoTalk will ask you whether you want to receive notifications or not. Then, when you open the KakaoTalk app after the download is done, on the opening interface, choose 'Sign up'. Please note that you cannot create a new account using the computer so you have to have KakaoTalk installed on your phone. You can download the KakaoTalk app by these links: ioS | Android Please read this article to find more detailed information about creating a KakaoTalk account. First, you need to know how to create a Kakao ID.

Korean people use KakaoTalk as a daily tool to keep in touch with their friends, colleagues, and family members so every expat in Korea should also know how to use this app. You can hardly find any Korean that doesn't use KakaoTalk.

KakaoTalk is the most popular free call and messaging app in Korea.

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