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 2026-10-21, source: ebook.kyobobook.co.kr/dig/sam/samintro. 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.
Ways to pay less
- 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)
Conditions and periods may change. Check the official terms before you sign up.
Pros
- About 800,000 contents (including audiobooks, videos and academic papers besides e-books)
- Strong in academic, professional and knowledge content
- Carrier bundle available
ConsTranslation pending
- 프리미엄 이용권은 달마다 읽을 수 있는 권수가 정해져 있음
- 결합 상품은 매거진과 묶여 있어 단독 가격과 비교가 어려움
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
Good for
- People who read knowledge content such as academic books, professional books and lectures
- LG U+ users
Translation pending
한눈에 보기
교보문고 sam은 교보문고가 운영하는 전자책 구독이에요. 무제한은 월 9,900원(첫 달 무료), 읽을 권수가 정해진 프리미엄은 월 7,000원부터예요(교보eBook 공식 sam 소개, 2026-10-21 확인). 최대 5대 기기에서 쓸 수 있어요.
요금제별 비교
| 상품 | 가격 | 비고 |
|---|---|---|
| sam무제한 | 월 9,900원 | 첫 달 무료, 무제한 열람 |
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| 첫 달 1,000원, 프리미엄 전용 도서 |
| sam과 모아진 결합 (LG유플러스) | 정가 24,900원, 할인가 9,900원 | 2026-07 기사, 8월 말까지 월 4,900원 프로모션은 종료됐을 수 있음 |
LG헬로비전 헬로모바일이 2026-08-07 교보문고 요금제 6종(유심 월 8,800원부터 / 휴대폰 월 26,200원부터)을 내놨고, sam무제한과 월 1,000원 e교환권을 24개월 제공해요.
대표 콘텐츠
전자책 약 80만 규모에 오디오북, 동영상, 학술 논문 등을 제공한다고 소개돼요. 모아진은 디지털 매거진이에요.
확인 상태
- 공식 확인(2026-10-21): 월 요금, 첫 달 혜택, 최대 5대 기기
- 검증 필요: 연간 요금, 오프라인 저장
출처
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FAQ
How much is Kyobo Book Centre sam (교보문고 sam)?
Lowest monthly price: ≈$5.27+ (₩7,000). Plans: sam무제한 월 9,900원(첫 달 무료), sam프리미엄 2권 월 7,000원(첫 달 1,000원), 3권 월 9,900원, 12권 월 18,000원. As of 2026-10-21.
Can I use Kyobo Book Centre sam (교보문고 sam) for free?
There is a free trial, then it is paid. Check when auto-renewal starts before you sign up.
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.