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
Nguyen C.
UAE · Nov 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival 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 Thank you for the kind words, Nguyen! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Ken
Giulia C.
Switzerland · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Zero regrets.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Giulia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Ken
Isabella M.
Australia · Nov 2024
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Isabella! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – James 💜
Ava L.
Poland · Nov 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Ava! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Mark 💜
Olivia R.
Netherlands · Nov 2024
Did the job without any drama. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Olivia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia V.
Vietnam · Nov 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sophia. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Sven R.
Poland · Nov 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Sven! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Marco W.
Egypt · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Marco! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Priya
Arjun P.
Netherlands · Nov 2024
Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Arjun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Diego 💜
Zoe R.
UAE · Nov 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Zoe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Anna 💜
Noah B.
India · Nov 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea. Great experience overall.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Noah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Elena W.
France · Nov 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – James 💜
Haruto W.
Thailand · Nov 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Haruto! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Sven T.
South Korea · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sven! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Emma 💜
Lucia B.
Thailand · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Lucia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura, 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