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
Wei B.
Japan · Jan 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Wei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Anna 💜
Carlos R.
Mexico · Jan 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Zero regrets.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Carlos! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Max K.
Australia · Jan 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Max! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia W.
Italy · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Made staying connected effortless.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Sofia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Diego 💜
Diego K.
France · Dec 2024
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Diego. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo D.
Portugal · Dec 2024
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Mateo. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Diego T.
New Zealand · Dec 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Marco P.
Indonesia · Dec 2024
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. – Ken 💜
Arjun B.
Australia · Dec 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Hana D.
Sweden · Dec 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Hana! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Mei H.
France · Dec 2024
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Mei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Sri H.
Thailand · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sri! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Carlos S.
United Kingdom · Dec 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Carlos! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Ava G.
Indonesia · Dec 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Ava! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sophie 💜
Camila R.
Brazil · Dec 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago We're really sorry, Camila. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Mark, 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