How to text a Korean friend in English — automatically translated
KakaoTalk works inside Korea, but not everything does. If you need to text a Korean number by SMS — from a landlord, a delivery driver, or a family member — AI Call gives you a US or Canada number with two-way Korean translation built in.
Free to download · No account required · Works with any phone number
Use AI Call SMS to get a real US or Canada phone number that auto-translates texts in both directions. You type in English, the recipient receives fluent Korean; when they reply in Korean, you see the message in English instantly. One-tap tone polish and an in-keyboard Ask AI also help you sound natural, not literal.
🇰🇷 Powered by AI Call's AI SMSHow it works — step by step
Four steps. Start to finish in about five minutes.
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Activate an AI Call SMS number
In the AI Call app, tap SMS and pick a US or Canada number. It's a real number — not a virtual alias — and works with any carrier in Korea.
- 2
Set the recipient language to Korean
Open the conversation with your Korean contact and set their language to Korean. Everything you send is auto-translated on the way out.
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Type in English, they receive Korean
Type your message normally. Before sending, one tap of Tone Polish (casual / formal / friendly) lets the translation match the vibe you want.
- 4
Read their Korean reply in English
Their Korean text arrives translated into English. Tap any message to see the original Korean and your translation side by side.
Example conversation
What you say in English versus what they hear in Korean.
Hey, is the package already delivered? I'm at Mom's place today.
안녕하세요, 택배 이미 도착했나요? 오늘 엄마 집에 있어요.
오후 2시에서 4시 사이에 도착 예정입니다. 집에 계실까요?
It's coming between 2 and 4 pm. Is anyone home?
Yes, I'll be there. Please leave it at the door if I miss you.
네, 집에 있을게요. 만약 못 만나면 문 앞에 두고 가주세요.
The only app you need for this call
AI Call SMS gives you a real US or Canada number with two-way auto-translation. Text in English; they receive their language — and vice versa.
- The other side does not need any app
- 100+ languages, including regional dialects
- Free on iOS and Android — no sign-up required
Frequently asked questions
Is AI Call SMS a real phone number?
Yes — it's a real US or Canada number capable of sending and receiving SMS with any carrier globally, including Korean carriers (KT, SK Telecom, LG U+). It is not a third-party chat app; the recipient just gets a normal text message.
Does the Korean recipient need anything installed?
No. They receive a normal SMS in Korean on their regular phone, like any other text. Only you need AI Call.
What is tone polish?
Before sending, tone polish lets you adjust the feel of the Korean output — polite business tone, friendly casual, formal respectful. This solves the biggest problem of direct translation: sounding unnatural or too stiff.
Can I use this for Korean customer service SMS flows?
Yes. Many Korean services (delivery, banks, utilities) send confirmation codes and status updates by SMS. With AI Call SMS you receive them translated into English so you understand exactly what is happening.
Does this work for other languages, not just Korean?
Yes. AI Call SMS supports two-way auto-translation in 100+ languages. The same flow works for Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, and every other supported language.
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Make the call. In your language.
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