South Korea eSIM — reviews & details
South Korea 1GB/Day (nonhkip) · 1 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- South Korea LG U+ 5G SKTelecom 5G
Traveller reviews
Priya S.
Turkey · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 days ago Thanks a lot, Priya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Mark 💜
James W.
Spain · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 days ago Really appreciate this, James! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — David
Ethan W.
Australia · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 days ago Thanks a lot, Ethan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura
Diego T.
Germany · Jul 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Cheers, Diego! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Katya R.
Germany · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Cheers, Katya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen W.
Australia · Jul 2026
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Nguyen! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Tom
Lucia W.
India · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Lucia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Liam B.
Portugal · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Cheers, Liam! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Liam G.
Canada · Jul 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Liam! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Mark 💜
Sophia V.
Spain · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Sophia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Anna 💜
Lucas K.
Mexico · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thanks for sharing, Lucas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia R.
Netherlands · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Sophia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Sophie 💜
Fatima W.
New Zealand · Jul 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Cheers, Fatima! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe G.
Australia · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie
Arjun D.
Ireland · Jun 2026
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you so much, Arjun! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Laura 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South Korea eSIM cost?
The South Korea 1GB/Day (nonhkip) plan costs $1.25 for 1 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my South Korea eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in South Korea.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in South Korea.
Comments & questions
Diego V. · 1 month ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Diego, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia H. · 1 month ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Lucia, on 4G/5G where available. – Laura 💜
Thomas M. · 2 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Thomas! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Mark
Budi T. · 3 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Budi — it switches on when you land. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Thomas C. · 4 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Thomas — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Linh T. · 6 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Linh — not at purchase. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan W. · 8 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Ryan! We're always here if you need anything. — Omar
Hugo B. · 9 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Hugo! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. – Diego 💜
Sri P. · 9 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Sri. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo H. · 10 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Ji-woo, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki H. · 10 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Yuki, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi V. · 1 year ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Ravi! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Ingrid