No Korean Phone Number Needed: CJ ONE Launches 'CJ ONE Global' for Visitors
No Korean phone number, no ID. CJ Olivenetworks has launched 'CJ ONE Global', a membership for foreign visitors to Korea, and an email verification is all it takes to sign up.
One email and you're in
CJ Olivenetworks said on the 14th that CJ ONE Global is now open to foreign visitors. You sign up with email verification alone, with no Korean mobile number or ID.
A mobile barcode appears in the app right away. Use it to earn and spend points at partner stores across the country.
Partners on the tourist trail
The partners sit along routes visitors already take. N Seoul Tower covers sightseeing and Shinsegae Duty Free covers shopping.
For food there are Tous les Jours and Mega MGC Coffee, for convenience stores CU and Emart24, and at the airport Incheon Airport's Gourmet Bridge.
Points and coupons
Benefits cover earning and using points, coupons and member-only perks, including sign-up and birthday benefits.
Some partner channels have a hidden page open only to global members, where exclusive coupons are handed out.
Why it is launching now
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, about 12.8 million foreign visitors came in January-July, up 21.3% from a year earlier.
CJ ONE manager Im A-jin said, "CJ ONE Global is the starting point for connecting global customers and many partner brands in a single membership." CJ plans to add multilingual support and features for global members.
Before you go
You need CJ ONE app version 5.0 or later and have to switch the app to global mode. English and Japanese are supported.
Show the barcode issued right after sign-up at the store.
Sources & context
2026-10-18T22:19:51.135Z
CJ Newsroom · CJ Olivenetworks press release (Oct. 15, 2026) ↗Press-release image showing the CJ ONE Global app on a smartphone (staged). Photo: CJ Olivenetworks