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
Zoe V.
South Korea · May 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Zoe! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Liam C.
UAE · May 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks a lot, Liam! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Sophie
Ethan L.
Turkey · May 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago We're really sorry, Ethan. This isn't the standard we aim for. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Mark 💜
Grace C.
Malaysia · May 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks a lot, Grace! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia S.
Spain · May 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Would definitely buy again.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you so much, Giulia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Priya
Haruto M.
Spain · May 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks a lot, Haruto! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Chloe V.
Thailand · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thanks for sharing, Chloe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Camila T.
United Kingdom · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you so much, Camila! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Budi K.
Poland · Apr 2026
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago So glad to hear this, Budi! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – James, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima N.
Poland · Apr 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Really appreciate this, Fatima! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Omar L.
Sweden · Apr 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Cheers, Omar! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Lea V.
South Korea · Apr 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Lea! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Ken
Ava W.
Canada · Apr 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ava! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — David, GotoeSIM Support
Noah W.
Indonesia · Apr 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Noah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sophie
Ethan V.
Italy · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ethan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar, 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