“Free Upgrade to 512GB”…Pre-orders Open for Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 8

Pre-orders Begin for Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8

Exclusive Rate Plans and Abundant OTT and AI Subscription Benefits

The three major mobile carriers in Korea—SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus—will be accepting pre-orders for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 series until August 3. In addition to the “Double Storage” promotion—which upgrades the 256GB model to 512GB for free—the three carriers have prepared a range of benefits reflecting the new products’ strengths, optimized for content consumption. Customers who pre-order will be able to activate their phones starting from August 4. The official launch date for these new devices is August 7.

An SK Telecom model is introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 series. SK Telecom

SKT, Joint Marketing with Netflix…10,000 Won Point Giveaway

SK Telecom announced on July 28 that it will partner with Netflix for joint marketing, capitalizing on the large display of foldable smartphones. All customers who subscribe to a Netflix plan by August 31 after activating their device will receive 10,000 won in Naver Pay points. The company will also hold a drawing for 3,055 customers who activate a new device by August 31, offering Netflix-related content benefits, invitations to popular running events, and limited-edition merchandise as prizes.

Targeting running enthusiasts, the company will draw 1,000 winners who will each receive two invitations to the “Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju” event on September 19, to be held in Gyeongju. Another 1,000 winners will receive limited-edition foldable phone cases engraved with autographs of T1 esports team players.

Pre-order customers will have access to the exclusive T Membership program for flagship device users, called “Club Galaxy Foldable 8.” Through the program, customers can enjoy various benefits such as Outback Steakhouse discounts, Baemin (Baedal Minjok) discounts, two Lotte Cinema movie tickets, two Mammoth Express Americanos, two months of free Kakao Emoticon Plus, and a one-month subscription to the Ridiselect e-book service. In addition, a lottery will offer three Lotte Hotel universal accommodation vouchers and four Junior Corner Suite vouchers for the Vista Walkerhill Seoul.

There is also a support program to reduce purchase costs. Through the "New Galaxy AI Subscription Club with T-na-neun Phone Replacement" program, customers who purchase a new foldable phone and switch to a Samsung device after two years will receive 200,000 OK Cashback points. Furthermore, the T Direct Shop will offer an upgrade promotion to the first 1,000 customers, allowing them to purchase the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 1TB models at the same price as the 512GB model.

A KT model is introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 series.

KT Launches “Choice Double” Plans

KT is launching a special rate plan called “Choice Double,” which provides two concurrent benefits. The plan features: ▲ “Choice Double YouTube Premium + Netflix,” which combines YouTube Premium Lite and Netflix Standard with ads; ▲ “Choice Double YouTube Premium + Device,” offering YouTube Premium Lite along with discounts on Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Watch, and other devices; ▲ and “Choice Double Device,” which offers discounts on second devices and home appliances such as TVs and vacuum cleaners.

With KT’s affiliated card discounts, customers can receive up to 1,422,000 won in benefits. For example, by using a cashback card for double discounts and meeting a monthly card spending requirement of 700,000 won, customers can obtain up to 1,272,000 won in device discounts over 24 months, and up to 150,000 won in cashback benefits.

At KT’s official online shop, KT Direct Shop, the first 600 customers will be able to buy the Galaxy Z Fold8 1TB at the price of the 512GB model, and the first 400 customers can purchase the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 1TB at the price of the 512GB model.

An additional 7% discount exclusive to KT Direct Shop will provide up to 218,000 won off over 24 months. When paid with personal Shinhan, Samsung, or BC cards, customers are eligible for a 12-month interest-free installment plan or up to 100,000 won in 10% cashback. Galaxy Z Fold8 purchasers at KT Direct Shop will receive a Moshi mini tumbler and a five-level folding umbrella set as gifts.

With the Choice (Choice/Choice Double) plan, KT will hold a drawing for customers who open a new line, giving 888 winners: ▲ two-night stays at five-star hotels (8 winners), ▲ Shinsegae gift cards worth 200,000 won (80 winners), and ▲ Baemin (Baedal Minjok) 50,000 won vouchers (800 winners).

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 series on LG Uplus live broadcast. LG Uplus

LG Uplus Offers AI Subscription Benefits

LG Uplus, in cooperation with Google, is providing AI subscription benefits. The company offers “Google One + Compensation Pass Premium Plus,” which combines Google One’s AI and cloud services with its “New Galaxy AI Subscription Club with Compensation Pass” device trade-in program. The Compensation Pass is an optional service that provides up to 50% of the standard value as a trade-in benefit when customers change their device after use.

The company has also introduced “Galaxy Simple Pass,” focused on content and lifestyle perks. Customers who pre-order, sign up for the Plus Plan, and select Google One + Compensation Pass Premium Plus will receive YouTube Premium Lite free for six months. In addition, Galaxy Z Fold8 customers subscribed to the monthly “Yudok” are eligible for Disney+ Standard and lifestyle benefits for three months. Among 16 available lifestyle benefits—including Olive Young, Paris Baguette, CU, and Daiso—customers can choose one to use.

Through the U+ official online store, 500 customers selected via lottery from those who purchase the 512GB model will receive an upgrade to the 1TB model. Additionally, online pre-order customers will receive a discount coupon of up to 100,000 won to use during device activation, and Samsung Card users can benefit from up to 36 months of interest-free installments and up to 100,000 won cashback.

For Galaxy Z Fold8 buyers who subscribe to the Plus Plan 105 or higher, 100 winners will be drawn to receive smartphone/tablet holders and 1,000 Naver Webtoon cookies, while the first 4,000 buyers will get a genuine case. Customers who trade in their old phones will receive an additional compensation benefit of up to 150,000 won on top of the standard trade-in value.

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