South Korea eSIM — reviews & details
South Korea 1GB/Day (nonhkip) · 1 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- South Korea LG Uplus 5G SKTelecom 5G
Traveller reviews
Liam T.
Philippines · Aug 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Zero regrets.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Liam! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace
Somchai S.
Japan · Aug 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks for sharing, Somchai! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom
Priya T.
Saudi Arabia · Aug 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you so much, Priya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — James
Nadia S.
Spain · Aug 2025
Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Nadia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen V.
Saudi Arabia · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Nguyen! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia W.
Singapore · Aug 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Nadia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Marco S.
Egypt · Aug 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks a lot, Marco! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Noah S.
Malaysia · Aug 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you so much, Noah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Katya M.
Sweden · Aug 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Katya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo W.
Spain · Aug 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago So glad to hear this, Pablo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha N.
South Korea · Aug 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago So glad to hear this, Aisha! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie 💜
Yuki R.
India · Aug 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you so much, Yuki! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Louis C.
United States · Aug 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago We're really sorry, Louis. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan F.
United Kingdom · Aug 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Exactly as described — no surprises.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago So glad to hear this, Ryan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – James 💜
Beatriz L.
Singapore · Aug 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Beatriz! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — James
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