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
Marco T.
Philippines · Jan 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna
Liam L.
Netherlands · Jan 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Liam! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Priya S.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you so much, Priya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun F.
France · Jan 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Min-jun! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken 💜
Sophia T.
India · Jan 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago So glad to hear this, Sophia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – David 💜
Sven G.
Poland · Jan 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Sven! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Grace
Camila K.
Portugal · Jan 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Camila! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom 💜
Nguyen M.
Ireland · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you so much, Nguyen! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – David 💜
Elena M.
New Zealand · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia G.
South Korea · Jan 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago So glad to hear this, Sophia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai D.
Indonesia · Jan 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. A must-have for international travel.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Somchai! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Yuki
Ethan G.
Saudi Arabia · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Ethan! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Max S.
Egypt · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Max! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia M.
Saudi Arabia · Jan 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Lucia. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia W.
Australia · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Nadia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — Diego
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