Tower of God on Naver vs. WEBTOON: Korean & English Reading Guide

Spoiler level: None. This guide covers official reading platforms, language editions, episode listings, and access options. It doesn’t reveal story twists or the ending.

Platform information checked: October 17, 2026. Reading access, paid-episode options, and publication status may change.

If you’ve searched for Tower of God, you’ve probably encountered two official websites.

One is Naver WEBTOON, where the series appears in Korean as 신의 탑.

The other is WEBTOON, where you can read the official English edition under the title Tower of God.

They carry the same story by SIU, but their interfaces, episode labels, and payment systems aren’t identical.

That matters when you’re following a chapter recommendation, checking whether the series is updating, or trying to figure out which version you can read.

Here’s how to use the two official editions without mixing them up.

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Where Can You Read Tower of God Officially?

There are two useful starting points.

Edition	Official platform	Reading language
Original Korean webtoon	Naver WEBTOON	Korean
Official English webtoon	WEBTOON	English

Both list SIU as the creator.

The Korean version is the original publication of 신의 탑. The English version is an authorized language edition of the webtoon.

These aren’t two sequels, and you don’t need to read both to understand the story.

If you want to read in English, the official English WEBTOON is the most straightforward place to begin.

If you can read Korean and want to use the original-language service, choose the Korean Naver listing.

The main decision is about language and platform, not which version counts as the real story.

How to Start Reading the English Edition

Open the official Tower of God English series page.

Look for the first episode rather than beginning at the top of the latest-episodes list.

The English edition starts with [Season 1] Ep. 0.

Yes, Episode 0 is a real installment.

You can open the first English episode directly.

Once you’re reading, follow the episode links in the English edition.

You may notice that the web address contains episode_no=1, even though the displayed title is Episode 0.

That doesn’t mean the installment is mislabeled.

The number in a platform URL and the episode label displayed to readers serve different purposes.

For reading recommendations, the visible season and episode title is the more useful reference.

Our Tower of God Reading Order Guide explains the exact starting points after each anime season. This guide focuses instead on choosing and navigating the official language editions.

What Do the Korean Episode Labels Mean?

The Korean Naver listing uses Korean titles and episode labels.

A few words help you recognize what you’re looking at.

Korean	Meaning	Why it matters
신의 탑	Tower of God	Original Korean title
화	Episode or installment	Appears in numbered episode labels
부	Part	Used in labels such as 3부
휴재	Hiatus or publication break	Indicates a pause in serialization
미리보기	Preview or early access	Can refer to episodes available ahead of regular release
쿠키	Cookies	Naver’s digital payment units

For example, 3부 235화 identifies Part 3, Episode 235.

The official English listing presents the corresponding latest main-series label as [Season 3] Ep. 235.

That is a useful connection between the Korean and English displays.

But don’t assume every episode number, URL number, and season boundary can be converted by a single universal formula.

The services arrange their listings for their own readers.

When moving between versions, compare the actual displayed episode titles and official lists rather than relying only on a number quoted in a comment.

Cookies vs. Coins: Are They the Same Thing?

This is a particularly easy point to misunderstand.

Naver WEBTOON’s Korean service uses a payment unit called 쿠키 (Cookies).

The English WEBTOON service uses Coins for supported paid-reading features.

The names sound similar in purpose, but they’re parts of different service arrangements.

On the Korean platform, Naver’s help pages explain that certain preview or paid episodes can be accessed with Cookies.

The exact options depend on the series and its current service conditions.

On the English platform, WEBTOON describes Fast Pass as a way to unlock certain episodes before their regular free release using Coins.

According to WEBTOON’s help center, Fast Pass episodes generally become free after a specified period.

That describes the platform feature, not a promise that every series has paid preview episodes available right now.

The important distinction for Tower of God is that the main series is currently on hiatus in the official listings checked for this article.

You shouldn’t assume a new Fast Pass episode exists merely because WEBTOON offers Fast Pass for other series.

Before using either service’s paid features, check the actual episode list, its unlock notice, and the conditions displayed for your account.

Likewise, don’t assume a payment or episode unlock on one language service automatically gives you the same access on the other.

Is Tower of God on Hiatus in Both Languages?

As of October 17, 2026, yes: the main series is presented as paused on both official services.

The Korean Naver listing displays 휴재.

The English WEBTOON listing says Tower of God will be back, and its mobile series information identifies the work as on hiatus.

The last listed main-story installment in the sources checked here is Season 3, Episode 235.

It’s worth separating two things:

A series’ normal publication day tells you when episodes would usually appear during an active serialization.

A hiatus notice tells you that normal publication is currently interrupted.

The English website may still display an ordinary weekly update label as part of its series information.

That label alone isn’t confirmation that a new chapter will appear the next week.

Nor does the Korean listing’s regular weekday category establish a return date.

Until SIU or the official publishers announce a new schedule, it’s better to treat any predicted comeback date as unconfirmed.

You can still read the existing episodes while the series is paused.

Does the Korean Edition Have More Episodes?

It’s reasonable to compare the two official listings, especially when one language edition began earlier than the other.

But be careful about what the numbers mean.

A Korean listing may report a total number of installments, while an English page may show platform sequence numbers beside season-specific episode labels.

Differences in prologues, indexing, displayed episode titles, and release schedules can make a quick numerical comparison misleading.

For the main series, the official listings checked for this article both reach the Season 3, Episode 235 endpoint.

That doesn’t establish that every listing element or publication date is identical.

It also doesn’t justify claiming that one service currently has a specific number of unread translated chapters waiting beyond the other.

If you’re comparing progress, start with the last displayed story episode on each official platform.

Then check whether either service offers additional app-only or paid-access material for that particular series.

Avoid treating an old discussion about release delays as proof of today’s availability.

What If You Don’t Read Korean?

You don’t need to navigate Naver’s Korean interface to follow Tower of God in English.

Use the official English WEBTOON and follow its own episode list.

The Korean site remains valuable as a reference for the original publication, creator credits, Korean terminology, and publication notices.

But seeing a Korean episode online doesn’t mean that an official English translation of that installment is available there.

The service you choose should match the language you intend to read.

If a chapter seems unavailable, check the official English app and series listing rather than assuming a different website offering an English copy has permission to distribute it.

And if someone shares an episode number without naming the season or language edition, ask which official listing they mean.

That small clarification can prevent a surprising amount of confusion.

Which Official Version Should You Use?

Choose Naver WEBTOON if:

• You read Korean and want the original-language publication.
• You want to check Korean episode titles or official Korean notices.
• You’re comfortable navigating the Korean interface and its access rules.

Choose English WEBTOON if:

• You want the authorized English translation.
• You prefer English episode labels and navigation.
• You’re beginning the story or continuing it after the anime.

Neither choice requires you to buy every existing episode, use Fast Pass, or subscribe to a service simply to understand the reading order.

Check the platform’s current terms for any episodes that require unlocking.

And remember that Tower of God: Urek Mazino is a separate spin-off with its own publication schedule, not the next season of Bam’s main series.

Our Urek Mazino Spin-Off Guide explains that distinction.

For most English-speaking readers, the answer is simple: begin with Tower of God on official English WEBTOON, use its episode labels, and check the series page for the latest availability.

If you want the Korean original, use Naver.

The important part isn’t memorizing two platforms’ entire numbering systems. It’s knowing which edition you’re reading—and trusting that edition’s own official information.

For the larger story, anime, spin-off, and other adaptations, return to the Tower of God Hub.

Official Sources and Further Reading

• Naver WEBTOON — 신의 탑 — original Korean series, episode list, and publication status.
• WEBTOON — Tower of God — official English series and status.
• WEBTOON — Season 1, Episode 0 — official first English episode.
• WEBTOON Help Center — Coins and Fast Pass — English service payment units and early-access rules.
• Naver WEBTOON Help — Paid Episode Access — Korean preview, Cookies, and paid episode access.