Korean-language reading subscriptions. Most of the catalog is in Korean, and sign-up usually needs a Korean account.
Kyobo Book Centre's e-book subscription service, also offering audiobooks, videos and academic papers
Price checked 2026-10-20, source: lg.co.kr/media/release/30432. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Some information has not yet been verified against official sources. Please check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- About 800,000 contents (including audiobooks, videos and academic papers besides e-books)
- Strong in academic, professional and knowledge content
- Carrier bundle available
Cons
- Could not confirm the standalone monthly price
- The bundle is paired with a magazine, so comparing standalone prices is hard
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Partner discounts
- LG U+ bundle subscription (list price ₩24,900, launch discount ₩9,900, ₩4,900 until the end of August)
- Hello Mobile Kyobo Book Centre plans, 6 in total, include 24 months of sam Unlimited (launched 2026-08-07)
Good for
- People who read knowledge content such as academic books, professional books and lectures
- LG U+ users
At a glance
Kyobo Book Centre sam is an e-book subscription run by Kyobo Book Centre. The standalone monthly price could not be confirmed on the official page or in external sources, so the price field was left blank.
Plan comparison
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| sam standalone | Not confirmed | A 2019 source lists ₩9,900 but it is old information |
| sam and Moajin bundle (LG U+) | List price ₩24,900, discount price ₩9,900 | July 2026 article, the ₩4,900 per month promotion until the end of August may have ended |
On 2026-08-07, LG HelloVision's Hello Mobile launched 6 Kyobo Book Centre plans (SIM-only from ₩8,800 per month / phone from ₩26,200 per month), including sam Unlimited and a ₩1,000 per month e-exchange voucher for 24 months.
Main content
It is described as offering about 800,000 e-books along with audiobooks, videos, academic papers and more. Moajin is a digital magazine.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Rich knowledge content / Bundle benefits
- Cons: Standalone price unclear
Recommended for
- People who mainly read academic and professional books
- People who can get the LG U+ bundle benefit
Verification status
- Needs verification: standalone monthly price, annual price, free trial, simultaneous devices, offline storage
Sources
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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