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
Nadia G.
France · Jun 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Nadia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Omar B.
Poland · Jun 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Omar! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Omar 💜
Beatriz S.
Canada · Jun 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Beatriz! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Emma 💜
Max H.
Turkey · Jun 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Max! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James 💜
Mohammed N.
Indonesia · Jun 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Mohammed! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – David, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia V.
Portugal · Jun 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Giulia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Sophie 💜
Louis T.
United States · Jun 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Louis! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Laura 💜
Ethan L.
Japan · Jun 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ethan. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Budi B.
Thailand · Jun 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Budi! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima W.
India · Jun 2025
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Fatima! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Haruto R.
France · Jun 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Haruto! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Mei G.
Ireland · Jun 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Mei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Mark 💜
Viktor D.
UAE · May 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Viktor! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo W.
Brazil · May 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Pablo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz W.
Philippines · May 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Beatriz! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Priya, 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