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 H.
Turkey · Jul 2025
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Wei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya 💜
Anna P.
Indonesia · Jul 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Anna. 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. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Haruto R.
South Korea · Jul 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Haruto! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ava M.
Spain · Jul 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Ava! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Linh N.
France · Jul 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Linh! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James 💜
Fatima F.
Switzerland · Jul 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Fatima! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Diego 💜
Thomas F.
Sweden · Jul 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Thomas. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Ken 💜
Pablo M.
Saudi Arabia · Jul 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Pablo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Emma
Marco H.
Spain · Jul 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Marco! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James 💜
Ananya T.
Philippines · Jul 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Ananya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Grace
Mateo F.
Spain · Jul 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Mateo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken 💜
Ryan F.
Malaysia · Jul 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So sorry to hear this, Ryan. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Omar 💜
Nguyen C.
Portugal · Jul 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Nguyen! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya 💜
Budi D.
Canada · Jul 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Budi! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun C.
Poland · Jul 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Arjun. 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. — Sara, 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