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Phone numbers are among the most common ways of communication—but South Korean teenagers are moving away from this traditional method. In a world now filled with different mobile applications, younger generations have found a more convenient approach to contacting other people, including those they just met.
What could be the app(s) that have captured the attention of younger Koreans? Why do they favor it over phone numbers? Is it because they have more features or provide more privacy?
These are the questions we'll explore in this article. So, continue reading if you're curious about this growing trend among Korean teens.
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South Korean Teenagers Prefer Social Media Over Phone Numbers for Communication
As South Korea embraces modernization, locals discover various digital innovations, including social media apps. From Instagram to X, Koreans—especially the younger generations—use a range of social media apps for digital communication.
For years, South Korean teenagers refused to exchange phone numbers when meeting someone new and keeping in touch with them. Instead, they choose to exchange social media accounts.
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Fresh data show how this trend has expanded among Korean teens in the past few years. Woori Bank’s recent survey involved 3,729 teenagers aged 14 to 18, and 70.3% of these respondents said they prefer social media handles as their way of communication. On the contrary, 57.5% of participants chose exchanged phone numbers,
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