Monthly when used briefly, annually when used consistently.
Start lightly with the month you need it.
8,000won/month
Payment of 8,000 won per month, VAT included
If it's a connection you use every day, it costs less.
50,000won/year
Approximately KRW 4,167 per month / lump sum payment of KRW 50,000 per year
Prices shown are current guide prices. Monthly conversion is the annual amount divided by 12, not the monthly payment amount. Please check the final screen of the payment channel you are using for the actual amount, currency, and renewal conditions. Rates/Automatic Renewal Policy · Cancellation information
StageVPN is operated by Korean operator nbase. We provide Korean language guidance and an inquiry window for domestic operators.
Check customer support ↗Monthly equivalent approx. 4,167 won
50,000 won ÷ 12 months · Annual payment basis
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| Compare items | Korean business operation Annual guide fee |  Basic · Renewal fee without discount |  Basic · Renewal fee without discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| operating base | Republic of Korea · Korean companies | Panama · Overseas companiesInformation on official operating base ↗ | British Virgin Islands · Overseas companiesInformation on official operating base ↗ |
| Service operator | nbase | nordvpn S.A.Check the operator ↗ | Express Technologies Ltd. |
| monthly conversion costAnnual fee ÷ 12 months | About 4,167 won50,000 won per year ÷ 12 months | Approximately 15,762 wonAnnualized amount ÷ 12 months | Approximately 11,328 wonAnnualized amount ÷ 12 months |
| annual fee | 50,000 wonCurrent annual usage fee | Approximately 189,149 wonRenewal fee after new subscription discount ends | Approximately 135,932 wonRenewal fee after new subscription discount ends |
| Comparison period of use | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Overseas eSIM-linked free VPNCriteria for products and apps eligible for benefits | Target eSIM usage period is freeTrip Talk eligible products are activated locally and provided through Trip Talk app VPNInformation on eligible benefits ↗ | Saily Ultra includes NordVPNPaid monthly subscription product different from regular eSIMSaily Ultra Benefits ↗ | VPN not included with eSIM purchaseConversely, ExpressVPN subscriptions come with a holiday.com eSIMeSIM Terms of Use ↗ |
| VPN log policyStandards for each company’s disclosure policy | Access/destination records stored for 93 daysIt is not a no-logging VPN. Please refer to the notice for the period for each item such as session records.Check storage items and period ↗ | Policy on not collecting online activity logsPolicy and verification information ↗ | Activity/connection log non-collection policyPrivacy Policy ↗ |
| original fee | StageVPN Plans ↗ | NordVPN Official Rates ↗ | ExpressVPN Official Rates ↗ |
Conversion standard: 1 dollar = 1,360 won. Wise exchange rate for September 29, 2026has been rounded to the nearest Korean Won. Original price: $139.08 per year for NordVPN, $99.95 per year for ExpressVPN. The conversion amount is rounded to KRW and excludes taxes and overseas payment fees.
Comparison criteria: September 29, 2026 · New sign-up discounts from competitors do not apply. StageVPN is the current annual guide fee on this site, and NordVPN and ExpressVPN are the annual renewal fee after the end of the Basic promotion shown on the official rate page, converted to Korean won. Monthly conversion is the annual amount divided by 12 months before rounding, not the monthly payment amount. Please check the payment screen and policies for StageVPN's future renewal rates.
Competitors' new sign-up promotions may be lower than the renewal rates shown. Taxes may be added and prices vary depending on country and renewal time. Exchange rates and payment fees affect Korean Won billing amounts. This table is not a comparison that guarantees the lowest price or the same functions and performance. Please check each payment screen for final amount and conditions.
Operating a Korean company is an advantage in terms of communication with the operator. The level of security is not determined solely by the company's nationality; encryption methods, record-keeping policies, and security verification must also be checked.
The operator is closer.
Feel free to worry about everyday security.
For the annual plan, a one-year fee of 50,000 won is paid at once. The monthly equivalent of approximately KRW 4,167 is KRW 50,000 divided by 12 months to compare costs.
It will automatically renew according to the cycle of the selected plan until cancelled. For App Store subscriptions, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and for Google Play and Web subscriptions, cancel from the applicable payment channel at least 24 hours before the next billing date. Final conditions are on the payment screen and Payment/refund policyYou can check it here.
If you paid on the Apple App Store, cancel it in Apple Subscription Settings, if you paid on Google Play, cancel your subscription in the Play Store, or in StageVPN Subscription Management if you paid on the web. Refunds are subject to the procedures and policies of each payment channel. View cancellation and refund information by channel
After the NordVPN/ExpressVPN Basic discount ended, the annual renewal fee was converted to Korean Won. This is different from the new sign-up discount rate. The displayed exchange rate confirmed on September 29, 2026 was rounded to 1 dollar = 1,360 won, and taxes and overseas payment fees were excluded.
Being able to communicate with domestic operators is an advantage of choice. Since the security level is not determined by nationality alone, please check the encryption method, security verification, and privacy/log policy as well. StageVPN limits the scope and period of connection record retention. Access record storage noticeIt is disclosed in .