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
Wei G.
UAE · Aug 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks a lot, Wei! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma
Nadia W.
Saudi Arabia · Aug 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Nadia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Anna 💜
Katya N.
Philippines · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago So glad to hear this, Katya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜
Katya L.
Mexico · Aug 2025
Did the job without any drama. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks for sharing, Katya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego
Haruto B.
New Zealand · Aug 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Haruto! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara 💜
Lucas G.
Turkey · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks for sharing, Lucas! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Kenji V.
Switzerland · Aug 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago So glad to hear this, Kenji! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Omar
Yuki S.
Egypt · Aug 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you so much, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid 💜
Sri N.
Singapore · Jul 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sri. 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. — Omar
Isabella K.
Ireland · Jul 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks a lot, Isabella! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Sara
Mateo H.
Portugal · Jul 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Mateo. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Thomas C.
United Kingdom · Jul 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Thomas! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo P.
Japan · Jul 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Hugo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi F.
South Korea · Jul 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Ravi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Yuki
Viktor B.
New Zealand · Jul 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Viktor! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – 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