정보이용료 현금화 – Turning Digital Information Fees into Usable Cash
In February 2026, many Korean mobile users have access to an underutilized resource on their phones: 정보이용료 (information usage fees), often referred to interchangeably as 정보이용료 현금화 (content usage fees). These are carrier-provided monthly limits from SKT, KT, and LG U+ that allow billing for digital purchases—such as in-app content, games, subscriptions, gift cards, or information services—directly to your phone bill. Limits frequently reach up to 1,000,000 KRW for qualified accounts with good payment history, though they reset at the end of each month and commonly remain unused. 현금화 (cash-out) involves converting this quota into actual cash by purchasing resellable digital assets (like gift cards or game items) and trading them through reliable channels. This method provides quick liquidity without credit checks, loans, or traditional banking delays, but it comes with fees (typically 10–25% net loss) and demands careful execution to avoid risks. While legal when done properly ...