What's available

Netflix South Korea gives you access to one of the strongest regional libraries in Asia. You get the full catalog of Netflix Originals, including global hits like Squid Game, Stranger Things, Wednesday, and The Crown. Korean content is where this library truly shines — you can stream Crash Landing on You, Itaewon Class, My Mister, Mask Girl, and DP without restrictions. Korean films like Okja and The Call are also available. Anime fans are well covered too, with titles like Attack on Titan and various Studio Ghibli films accessible from this region.

What you're missing

Compared to the US library, South Korea is missing a noticeable chunk of licensed content. You won't find The Office (US version), Parks and Recreation, Suits, or Schitt's Creek. Several popular films are geo-restricted, including The Wolf of Wall Street, Shutter Island, and parts of the Marvel back catalog. Some reality TV staples like Love Is Blind seasons and regional US-exclusive documentaries are also absent. The US library remains the largest, with thousands more titles overall.

How to access other regions

To unlock content from other Netflix regions, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real location by routing your connection through a server in another country. Netflix detects your server location and shows you that region's library.

  • Connect to a US server to access the largest Netflix library
  • Connect to a UK server for BBC co-productions and British exclusives
  • Connect to a Japan server for expanded anime titles

We recommend NordVPN as your first choice. It reliably unblocks Netflix across multiple regions, offers fast streaming speeds, and has servers in over 60 countries.

Pricing

Netflix in South Korea is priced in Korean Won (KRW). Plans currently start at approximately ₩5,500/month for the Standard with Ads plan, ₩13,500/month for Standard, and ₩17,000/month for Premium. These prices are competitive compared to Western markets, making South Korea a relatively affordable region for Netflix access.

Our recommendation

If you're in South Korea and want the best Netflix experience, your local library is already strong — especially for Korean dramas and films. But if you want to fill the gaps with US-exclusive titles like The Office or Suits, connect to a US server through NordVPN and you'll have access to the full global catalog without interruption.