KT announced that from the 12th to the 18th, it will be conducting pre-orders for Samsung Electronics’ ‘Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6’ at KT stores nationwide and the official online store, KT.com. The pre-order activation will start on the 19th, with the official launch set for the 24th.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is available in three colors: ‘Silver Shadow’, ‘Pink’, and ‘Navy’, with retail prices starting at 2,229,700 KRW (256GB) and 2,388,100 KRW (512GB). The Galaxy Z Flip 6 comes in four colors: ‘Silver Shadow’, ‘Blue’, ‘Mint’, and ‘Yellow’, priced at 1,485,000 KRW (256GB) and 1,643,400 KRW (512GB).
To celebrate the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 series, KT will present various promotions across stores and online channels.
■ Exclusive Pre-Order for KT Customers: Rich Benefits Including Samsung Appliances and Latest Devices
KT offers a range of benefits for customers who purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 and enter a special event until August 10, which includes: ▲ 1,000 invitations to the Jarasum Music Festival (2 tickets per person) ▲ 2,000 movie vouchers (4 tickets per person) ▲ Samsung appliances (20 winners) ▲ 5-star hotel memberships (3 winners). Details can be found on the KT.com website and the My KT app.
Moreover, the Samsung Choice plan, which is available only through KT, adds the newly released Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Genie TV Tab3 to its eligible devices. This option allows customers to enjoy these devices at a lower price than the original retail price, making it an excellent choice for those considering the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Genie TV Tab3, or Galaxy Watch7.
Additionally, KT will enhance customer experience by operating AR games and interactive events at KT stores nationwide. Customers can access AR games by scanning QR codes on demonstration devices within the experience zones. Using the ‘Circle to Search’ feature of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 to complete missions gives participants the chance to win prizes like the Galaxy Watch Ultra and accommodation vouchers at Sofitel Seoul.
KT has also prepared a special experience zone titled at three locations: Hongdae Ed Shop Plus, KT Plaza Garosu-gil Direct Store, and KT Avenue. The experience zone includes an ‘Open Phone Mock Test’ where users solve foreign language and math problems using the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 features, an ‘AI Powder Room’ for real-time translation experiences, and a ‘Filter Selfie Zone’ for taking filtered selfies.
■ Exclusive Offers Only on KT.com: ‘Galaxy Z Fold 6 1TB’ and ‘Maru and Dog Edition’
KT will offer the Galaxy Z Fold 6 1TB at the price of the 512GB version exclusively on its official online store, KT.com. This comes with a discount of approximately 320,000 KRW and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis to pre-order customers. The ‘Maru and Dog Edition’ is also a unique edition created in collaboration with the popular Naver webtoon ‘Maru and Dog’, including the Galaxy Z Flip 6, a Maru and Dog design case, card, and pouch; this will be available in limited quantities starting from the 12th.
Furthermore, KT.com offers membership point discounts of up to 50,000 KRW and a 5% discount for customers using Samsung/BC cards for card payments. There are also promotions for customers who return their old phones, with potential additional compensation of up to 300,000 KRW based on the phone’s resale value. In addition, first 1,000 customers who pre-order and activate will receive a low-row R-trunk nano pouch, along with a 30,000 KRW exclusive accessory coupon pack and various partnership coupon packs worth up to 9,000 KRW per month for two years from stores like GS25 and Daiso. Online-only ‘Yogo Rate Plan’ customers may receive additional promotions worth up to 100,000 KRW in Naver Pay.
For existing ‘Foldable Maniac’ customers, up to 500 customers who pre-order will receive two years of Samsung Care+. Customers can easily verify their eligibility for the ‘Foldable Maniac’ program by entering their phone number on the KT.com website.
■ Get Discounts with Partner Cards and Trade-In Programs for Safe Purchases with Device Care
When purchasing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 through KT, customers can receive ‘0% installment plans’, ‘cashback discounts’, and ‘rate discounts’ at once. Customers who apply double discounts with the KT Family Satisfaction Installment Shinhan Card and KT BC Baro SUPER+ card can receive discounts on service fees up to 1,200,000 KRW over two years. Additionally, the KT BC Baro SUPER+ card offers 12 months of interest-free installment benefits, and new customers using KT Family Satisfaction Installment Shinhan Card, KT Super DC Lotte Card, and KT Samsung Card can enjoy cashback benefits of up to 50,000 KRW when they make long-term installment payments.
KT is also conducting the ‘Galaxy Exchange Compensation’ program as part of its trade-in initiative. This program offers up to an additional 200,000 KRW on top of the basic compensation amount, depending on the Galaxy model being traded in. For instance, a customer returning the Galaxy Z Fold 5 512G can receive a maximum compensation of 900,000 KRW plus an additional 200,000 KRW for a total of 1,100,000 KRW.
The ‘KT 365 Phone Care’ program is available for Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 users and provides both insurance benefits and new phone replacement options. The KT 365 Phone Care program covers all possible scenarios that customers may encounter throughout their phone usage cycle. Coverage includes compensation for damage/loss of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 as well as damage to smart devices, and offers the option to exchange for a new phone after returning the old one within 36 months. The program is available for only 2,770 KRW per month through membership point discount when you are on a special rate plan (monthly 100,000 KRW).
■ Pre-order Purchase Benefits from the Manufacturer… One-Year Samsung Care+ Damage Protection Plan
Samsung Electronics will provide customers who pre-order and purchase with a one-year Samsung Care+ damage protection plan, while general purchase customers will receive two Galaxy SmartTags2. Both pre-order and general purchase customers will receive: ▲30% discount coupons for Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds3 series (via Samsung.com app) ▲three 30% discount coupons for accessories (via Samsung.com app) ▲one free application of genuine protective film ▲three months of free YouTube Premium trial ▲six months of Microsoft 365 Basic trial ▲three months of free subscription to Willa + additional three months of 50% discount ▲unlimited three-month subscriptions to digital magazines both domestic and abroad from ‘Moajin’.
Kim Byung-kyun, head of KT’s Device Business Division, stated, “We have prepared strong benefits with KT as we launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, which have been enhanced in performance, design, and functionality,” adding, “In particular, we have made it easy for customers to purchase the newly released Galaxy Buds3 through the KT plan, Samsung Choice, so I hope everyone will check it out together.”
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