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
Pablo L.
Canada · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Pablo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Grace P.
Mexico · Dec 2024
Connected the moment I landed. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Grace! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Ingrid 💜
Ji-woo K.
Switzerland · Dec 2024
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ji-woo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken
Somchai W.
Spain · Dec 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Somchai! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel P.
Canada · Dec 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Daniel! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Grace 💜
Mohammed F.
South Korea · Dec 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Would definitely buy again.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Mohammed! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Sri M.
Philippines · Dec 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sri! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sara
Yuki K.
Portugal · Dec 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Emma T.
Switzerland · Dec 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Emma! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura
Sri P.
France · Dec 2024
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Sri! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
James V.
South Korea · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, James! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki G.
South Korea · Dec 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – David, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima C.
Switzerland · 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.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago We're really sorry, Fatima. That's not the experience we want for South Korea. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Omar 💜
Ji-woo W.
United States · Dec 2024
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Ji-woo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego 💜
Carlos N.
United States · Dec 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Carlos! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — Ken, 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