Average monthly streams of South Korean artists have grown more than 70% since Spotify launched its subscription product in the country in 2021

(Reuters) - Spotify's free music and podcasts service option is now available in South Korea, the audio streaming platform said on Thursday, as it looks to widen its audience base. The streaming giant's freemium business model offers both a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service.

Spotify, the global audio streaming platform, announced on Thursday that it has introduced a free music and podcasts option in South Korea. This move aims to expand its audience base in the region, allowing users to access a limited,

Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) said its free music and podcasts service option is now available in South Korea, Reuters reported. The Luxembourg-based company's freemium business model offers a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service,

Spotify has launched its ad-supported free tier in South Korea, giving users access to music and podcasts, while premium features remain reserved for paid subscribers.