Galaxy S9 price and release date tipped for Korea, more expensive than the S8

Hot on the heels of the rumor that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be the most expensive duo in the history of the Galaxy S line now comes a report out of Samsung's home country that reiterate that speculation, albeit for the home turf of South Korea. The two phones will be available on all three major carriers in Korea, but "although the domestic price of the Galaxy S9 will increase, it will be decided at a level where consumers do not feel burdened," divulged a source from inside one of those carriers.

How much is that level, compared to the Galaxy S8 starting price in Korea? Well, ...