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
Ingrid W.
Ireland · Jan 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Ingrid. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Sri V.
Italy · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Great experience overall.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Sri! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna 💜
Mohammed L.
Philippines · Jan 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Mohammed! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen K.
South Korea · Jan 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Nguyen! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Sven T.
Canada · Jan 2026
Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you so much, Sven! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Sophie 💜
Ryan C.
Egypt · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ryan! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Liam K.
India · Jan 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Liam! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki V.
South Korea · Jan 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Would definitely buy again.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas T.
Thailand · Jan 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James, GotoeSIM Support
Max R.
South Korea · Jan 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Max. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Diego
Ethan B.
Poland · Dec 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ethan! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia N.
Germany · Dec 2025
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Sophia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Tom
Sven V.
Canada · Dec 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sven. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Ken 💜
Thomas M.
Japan · Dec 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Thanks for sharing, Thomas! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Elena C.
South Korea · Dec 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Really appreciate this, Elena! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James, GotoeSIM Support
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