{"id":26395,"date":"2024-03-07T22:08:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=26395"},"modified":"2026-05-26T05:41:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:41:30","slug":"best-korean-mmos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/best-korean-mmos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Korean MMOs Outside of Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heard about an awesome new MMO you want to try out, but it\u2019s only available in Korea? With their action-heavy, fluid combat systems, stunning graphics, and giant world spaces, it can be disappointing when Korean MMOs aren\u2019t available to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could always just <em>wait<\/em>. The most popular (South) Korean MMOs usually get a Western release nowadays, with very few actually being only available in Korea in the long term. But what if you don\u2019t want to wait? Or what if you specifically want to experience the Korean version? Or\u2026 what if your favorite MMO <em>never<\/em> comes out in the West?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\"><strong>PIA VPN<\/strong><\/a> gives you an easy solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; padding: 10px; border-radius: 25px;\">\n <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Quick Guide: How to Access Korean MMOs with a VPN<\/h2>\n  <p>Getting started with a Korean MMO can be a little tricky \u2013 especially signing up for an account. Connecting to the game, though? That\u2019s easy:<\/p>\n<li>Register for a Korean MMO or buy an account.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\"><strong>Download PIA<\/strong><\/a> and connect to a VPN server in Korea.<\/li>\n<li>Log in and play!<\/li><br>\n  <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Get PIA VPN<\/button><\/a>\n<p><\/p><\/div> <br>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5dde3; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; width: 500px;\">\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<a href=\"#tb\">(Some of) The Best South Korean MMOs to Play Right Now<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#ht\">How to Access Korean MMOs from Outside Korea<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#wp\">Why PIA Is the Best VPN for Gaming<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><br>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tb\"><strong>(Some of) The Best South Korean MMOs to Play Right Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-hero-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26398\" style=\"width:230px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-hero-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-hero-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-hero-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 85vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of these titles already have Western releases or have them on the way \u2013 but all of them have Korean versions that you might want to play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/gaming-vpn\/lost-ark\"><strong>Lost Ark<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A top-down ARPG reminiscent of Diablo, but with the full MMO experience on top of it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Throne and Liberty<\/strong> \u2013 A truly <em>massive<\/em> online RPG with PvPvE combat. Transform into creatures to take battle on the land, on the sea, and in the air. The Western release is scheduled for 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MapleStory<\/strong> \u2013 A 2D side scrolling MMO that\u2019s been around forever, and shows no signs of stopping, even if its monetization is controversial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aion<\/strong> \u2013 Join one of two factions battling for control of the world of Atreia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lineage 2<\/strong> \u2013 Sequel to Lineage, one of the most popular MMOs to ever come from Korea, Lineage 2 is another play-your-way game with a huge map, and plenty to do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Desert<\/strong> \u2013 The MMO with one of the most interesting and engaging combat systems I\u2019ve ever seen. In my opinion, it\u2019s second only to Warframe for gorgeous, fluid combat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blade &amp; Soul<\/strong> \u2013 This is a wuxia-themed game, with a heavy emphasis on Eastern-style martial arts in its combat, and a story of vengeance to drive you forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Archeage 2<\/strong> \u2013 Archeage has always been intriguing for the sheer variety in its gameplay mechanics and quests, on top of the usual grindy MMO fare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bless Unleashed<\/strong> \u2013 The revamped, redesigned, and remastered version of Bless Online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SoulWorker<\/strong> \u2013 Set in a post-apocalypse, SoulWorker is a more casual MMO, in the vein of Warframe. Fight your way through instanced dungeons to level up your characters, and earn the right to fight some more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ht\"><strong>How to Access Korean MMOs from Outside Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Frame-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26399\" style=\"width:210px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Frame-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Frame-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Frame-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 85vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a couple of ways to access Korean MMOs, but the best method involves using a VPN to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\/south-korea-vpn\">change your IP address to one in South Korea<\/a>. Just follow these easy steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\">Get PIA VPN.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install the app on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect to a VPN server in South Korea.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations! That\u2019s the easy part. Now it gets tricky: you\u2019ll need to actually sign up for an account with your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n  <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Get PIA VPN<\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signing Up For an MMO Game Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To sign up for any Korean MMO, you\u2019re going to need a few things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Korean equivalent of a social security number.<\/strong> To prevent fraud and hacking, most online services in South Korea will require this. The correct terms for it are RRN (Resident Registration Number) for locals, and ARN (Alien Registration Number) for foreigners who live in South Korea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An i-PIN (Internet Personal Identification Number). <\/strong>This is an extra layer of security set up by the government just in case someone\u2019s A\/RRN gets stolen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Korean phone number. <\/strong>This can <em>sometimes<\/em> be used in place of an i-PIN, but it has to be a working phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registering for <em>any<\/em> of these things from outside of South Korea, even with a VPN, is tricky. Research reveals tales of services and websites that can help you do this, but you\u2019d be hard pressed to find one that\u2019s legitimate\u2026 or one that even operates in any language but Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Seriously, some players have even gone so far as to get South Korean citizenship, or something a lot like it, to get access to Korean games. It\u2019s a whole thing.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buying MMO Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, <em>there is one other method to gain access to Korean games<\/em>, but <strong><em>do it at your own risk<\/em><\/strong>: buying game accounts. That\u2019s right, you can actually pay one of several online sites for a pre-existing account for a game in Korea. It\u2019s by far the easiest way to get one, and lots of people go this route, but there <em>are<\/em> risks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For one thing, it <em>might<\/em> not be legally sound as a practice. Since gaming accounts are tied to government ID numbers, buying someone else\u2019s account is sketchy at best. Moreover, you might run afoul of South Korea\u2019s law against sharing or boosting other players\u2019 accounts in some way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are lots of scammers who will sell accounts as a way to steal data and money from you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buying accounts is almost definitely against the ToS for pretty much any game. Getting caught means getting banned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okay, we clear on that? Now here\u2019s how you do it, if you really must: First, you carefully research the websites that sell accounts. Find one that\u2019s reputable. Buy an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations, it\u2019s yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now remember, <em>no matter how you get the account<\/em>, <strong>you need to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\"><strong>use a VPN<\/strong><\/a><strong> to play the games.<\/strong> This is required to access them safely, and sometimes to access them at all. Also, it will help to learn some Korean, as the Korean versions of these games might not let you play them in any other language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wp\"><strong>Why PIA Is the Best VPN for Gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26400\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/gaming-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 85vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For starters, PIA has ultra-fast 10-Gbps NextGen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\">VPN servers<\/a> all over the world, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\/south-korea-vpn\">South Korea<\/a>. That means that it can help you get a smooth and stable connection to the game servers, no matter where you are. In some specific cases, PIA can even reduce your lag, which will make your time grinding away feel a <em>lot<\/em> better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PIA also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/vpn-encryption\">military-grade VPN encryption<\/a>, a suite of extra security features, and a tried-and-tested no-logs policy. You can count it to keep you safe, even if someone tries to hit you with a DDoS attack. With your IP being hidden, and all servers having built-in DDoS mitigation, you won\u2019t even have to stop playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, you can try all of this out risk-free with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\">30-day money-back guarantee<\/a> on any plan. Put all of this together, and you have one heck of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/gaming-vpn\">gaming VPN<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget to contact our 24\/7 customer support team if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n  <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\"><button class=\"bg-btn-1\"> Get PIA VPN<\/button><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709739981529\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the best Korean MMOs?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is a matter of personal preference, honestly. While some are more popular than others in different parts of the world, I can only tell you which ones <em>I<\/em> like best. Black Desert\u2019s combat must be experienced at least once in your life, and SoulWorker can be a lot of fun. ARPG fans love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/gaming-vpn\/lost-ark\">Lost Ark<\/a>, and Throne and Liberty also looks to be <em>really<\/em> good.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709739990165\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the top PC games in Korea in 2024?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Rankings from gamemeca.com reveal somewhat surprising results: a lot of the top PC games in Korea didn\u2019t come from Korea. The top 5 in particular include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/gaming-vpn\/league-of-legends\">League of Legends<\/a>, Valorant, EA Sports FC, Overwatch 2, and Player Unknown\u2019s Battlegrounds. Also, never underestimate the power of Starcraft 2 in the Korean gaming scene.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709739997698\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the most popular MMO in Asia?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This is a complicated question, as tastes vary wildly from country to country, and the title of \u201cmost popular\u201d tends to change over time. Thanks to mmo-population.com, we can tell you that worldwide, World of Warcraft is the most popular in general. However, Eastern markets do tend to favor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/gaming-vpn\/final-fantasy\">Final Fantasy XIV<\/a> as well, so that one <em>might<\/em> take the title in Asia.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709740005248\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why are Korean MMOs so grindy?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s generally expected that Korean players won\u2019t mind paying for things in the cash shop to help them skip a lot of that grind, plain and simple. Frankly, the famous gamer aversion to that kind of grind is more of a Western thing, and gamers on the Eastern side of the world expect to spend a lot of money on any game they get into.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709740012980\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is gaming so big in South Korea?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are several reasons. Firstly, South Korea just has <em>fantastic<\/em> internet service, which makes online gaming accessible to all. Secondly, it\u2019s generally seen as a perfectly acceptable social activity. This attitude is reinforced by Korea\u2019s very strong game development scene, and an even bigger esports scene that turns gamers into celebrities.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709740020256\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do I need a VPN for Korean MMOs?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">MMOs released in Korea typically release <em>only<\/em> in Korea, at least at first. That means players trying to register for the game before it gets an international and\/or Western release will simply be blocked from doing so. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\">VPN<\/a> allows you to route your internet connection through a server in Korea, making it look like you happen to be there.<br><br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709740028212\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What\u2019s the best VPN for gaming?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PIA makes a great gaming VPN for several reasons. Most important, in this case, is the network of 10-Gbps NextGen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-server\">VPN servers<\/a> all around the world, and in South Korea in particular. The military-grade encryption protects your real identity and keeps your connection private. Can you use a free VPN to play Korean MMOs?<br><br>Don\u2019t. Most free VPNs don\u2019t have the network capacity to support smooth gameplay, since they usually have a smaller server network that is overflowing with users. And besides, most won\u2019t even have servers in South Korea. And that\u2019s, you know, when they\u2019re not terribly maintained, or actively selling your data to third parties.<br><br>Instead, you can try PIA VPN risk-free at your leisure with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=best_korean_mmos\">30-day money-back guarantee<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1709740035807\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heard about an awesome new MMO you want to try out, but it\u2019s only available in Korea? With their action-heavy, fluid combat systems, stunning graphics, and giant world spaces, it can be disappointing when Korean MMOs aren\u2019t available to all. You could always just wait. The most popular (South) Korean MMOs usually get a Western &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/best-korean-mmos\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Play Korean MMOs Outside of Korea&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":25687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2726],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best Korean MMOs and How to Access Them in 2024<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to play Korean MMOs from anywhere in the world. 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Frankly, the famous gamer aversion to that kind of grind is more of a Western thing, and gamers on the Eastern side of the world expect to spend a lot of money on any game they get into.<br\/><br\/>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/best-korean-mmos\/#faq-question-1709740012980","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/best-korean-mmos\/#faq-question-1709740012980","name":"Why is gaming so big in South Korea?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There are several reasons. Firstly, South Korea just has <em>fantastic<\/em> internet service, which makes online gaming accessible to all. Secondly, it\u2019s generally seen as a perfectly acceptable social activity. 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