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
Isabella K.
Singapore · Nov 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks for sharing, Isabella! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Liam G.
Mexico · Nov 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Liam! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — David
Elena M.
Netherlands · Nov 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago So glad to hear this, Elena! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Ananya W.
Switzerland · Nov 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Really appreciate this, Ananya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Yuki 💜
Elena F.
Japan · Nov 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks for sharing, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Max N.
Brazil · Nov 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Max! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna 💜
Ethan V.
Portugal · Nov 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks a lot, Ethan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Yuki 💜
Ava V.
Japan · Nov 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Really appreciate this, Ava! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Mark
Priya C.
United Kingdom · Nov 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks a lot, Priya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James
Olivia R.
Italy · Nov 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Really appreciate this, Olivia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom
Yuki V.
Australia · Nov 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks for sharing, Yuki! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Diego P.
Switzerland · Nov 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks a lot, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Diego
Zoe H.
Indonesia · Nov 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks a lot, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Omar
Ryan N.
Vietnam · Nov 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Ryan. 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. — Tom
Omar V.
United States · Nov 2025
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Really appreciate this, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace
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