🇰🇷ASO LOCALIZATION

South Korea App Store
Localization Service

Done-for-you keyword research, localized metadata, and a ready-to-paste Google Sheet for the South Korea App Store. Korean · Top 10 App Store market by revenue.

Real result: +54 position gain in South Korea after localization
LanguageKorean
Market sizeTop 10 App Store market by revenue
CompetitionLow
Top categoriesGames, Social, Beauty

Why South Korea?

South Korean App Store users spend more per capita than almost any other market. Competition from localized apps is low because most Western indie devs skip it entirely.

Most indie iOS apps are technically available in South Korea, but availability is not the same as visibility. If the localized title, subtitle, and keyword field are empty or copied from another market, Apple has little reason to rank the app for local searches. A researchedKorean metadata set gives Apple clearer relevance signals and gives users a listing that matches how they actually describe the problem.

How South Korea users search

Korean users search in Hangul — no English keywords will surface your app in Korean searches. Korean search behavior is highly category-specific.

Search behavior changes by country, even when the app category is the same. Users choose different terms for features, different words for intent, and different expectations for screenshot copy. That is why the deliverable includes market-specific keyword choices instead of a direct translation of your US metadata.

KEY FACT

South Korea has some of the highest average App Store spending per user in the world.

What you get for South Korea

Each South Korea localization is built to be pasted into App Store Connect without extra formatting. You get the ranking fields, the reasoning behind the keyword choices, and practical notes on where the market fits in your broader localization plan.

Keyword research

Top-searched Korean keywords ranked by volume, difficulty, and opportunity.

Localized title & subtitle

Optimized Korean title (30 char) and subtitle (30 char) with primary keywords.

Keyword field

Full 100-character Korean keyword field — no duplicates, no wasted characters.

Google Sheet delivery

Ready-to-paste sheet. Copy into App Store Connect — no formatting needed.

How South Korea App Store localization works

1
You share your app

Send your App Store URL and up to 3 competitors. I handle all the Korean keyword research from there — no prep work needed.

2
I research South Korea keywords

Using AppFollow and ASOdesk data, I pull Korean search volume, difficulty, and competitor gaps for your category in the South Korea App Store.

3
You get a ready-to-paste Google Sheet

Within 3 business days you receive a Google Sheet with your Korean title, subtitle, and keyword field — paste directly into App Store Connect.

Sample Korean App Store keywords

These are examples of real Korean-language search terms used in the South Korea App Store. The full research covers 50–100 keyword candidates tailored to your specific app category.

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FAQ — South Korea App Store localization

How much does South Korea App Store localization cost?

Localization for South Korea starts at $149 as part of a 5-market package. Single-market pricing is not offered — the research workflow covers at least 5 markets per order. See the full App Store localization cost breakdown for what's included at each tier.

Why not just use a translation service or Fiverr?

Translation converts words — it doesn't research what users in South Korea actually search for. A translated keyword field for Korean contains the right words but the wrong terms. Keyword research uses real App Store search volume data to find what drives downloads. See the full comparison: LocalizeRank vs. Fiverr ASO.

How long does South Korea App Store localization take?

Delivery within 3 business days of receiving your app URL and any competitor information. You'll get a Google Sheet with your Korean metadata ready to paste into App Store Connect with no extra formatting steps.

Will I see ranking improvements in South Korea?

Ranking changes appear within 2–4 weeks of submitting updated metadata to the App Store. The case study behind the +54 position gain in South Korea reflects a typical result after switching from unoptimized to research-backed Korean metadata.

Start ranking in 🇰🇷 South Korea

Email me your app and I'll send back a Google Sheet with fully localized South Korea metadata within 3 business days.

Plans from $149 · Delivered in 3 business days · Google Sheet included