Outage activity
Is anything down in South Korea?
No open incident with an official update naming South Korea or a service for South Korea right now. That does not confirm every service works there.
Cloud datacenter regions in South Korea
Each provider runs its own region. An incident in one does not establish a problem in another.
About outage monitoring in South Korea
This page groups tracked service updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. A country mention does not by itself confirm local impact or monitoring of every service used there. Check the linked provider update for the affected product, region and users.
What we monitor
GlobalOutageMap aggregates updates from connected official service status sources. This page groups updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. That does not establish comprehensive local ISP coverage, affected resident counts or countrywide service health.
Services mentioned in tracked updates
Service and country mentions provide context. Check the linked official incident update for the affected product, region and users. News and visitor reports are not official status confirmation.
When to check this page
Users in South Korea should consult this page when they observe multiple, seemingly unrelated online services failing simultaneously across different devices or networks. Indicators might include an application consistently crashing, payment transactions declining unexpectedly, or persistent login loops. If a single application is not working, it is advisable to first check the service provider's official status page for specific updates. However, for a broader understanding of regional internet health, GlobalOutageMap provides an aggregated perspective on widespread incidents affecting South Korea's digital services.
Other countries in Asia
FAQ - South Korea outages
Is the internet down in South Korea?
It is unlikely for the entire internet to be 'down' in South Korea. Instead, what is usually perceived as a general outage often refers to significant disruptions affecting major internet backbones, cloud providers, or critical service platforms that many other services rely upon. This page helps distinguish between an isolated problem with a specific service and a wider infrastructure issue impacting a broad range of online activities across the country. Users experiencing problems should check for general trends on this page.
Which cloud regions serve South Korea?
Major hyperscale cloud providers operate dedicated regions or availability zones that serve South Korea. These include the AWS Seoul Region, the Microsoft Azure Korea Central and Korea South regions, and the Google Cloud Seoul region. These facilities provide the foundational computing, storage, and networking resources for a vast number of online applications and services consumed within South Korea. Proximity to these regions helps minimise latency and improve service performance for local users.
Why do apps go down even when my connection works?
Even if your local internet connection is functional, applications can still experience downtime due to failures in their underlying infrastructure. Many popular apps depend on shared cloud services or specific servers located elsewhere. An outage at a cloud datacenter, a software bug in a critical service, or issues with a third-party API can render an application unusable, even if your home or mobile network remains operational. This highlights the interconnected nature of the modern internet.
How quickly is this page updated?
GlobalOutageMap continuously ingests data from official status pages, technical news feeds, and community reports to detect and track service disruptions. While updates are processed in near real-time as new information becomes available, the page reflects an aggregation of external signals rather than an official declaration of status for any single provider. It is important to note that this platform is a tracking and reporting service, not a direct source of incident resolution or official communications from service providers.
What should I do during an outage in South Korea?
During an outage, it is generally advisable to avoid making drastic changes, such as reinstalling applications or rebooting network equipment unnecessarily, unless specifically instructed by a service provider. The primary step is to check the relevant service's official status page for updates and monitor this GlobalOutageMap page for broader trends. Patience is often key, as engineers work to restore services. Information about the cause and estimated resolution time will typically be updated by the affected provider.