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
Budi T.
Netherlands · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Budi. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Diego 💜
Lucia C.
Indonesia · Apr 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Lucia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki R.
Spain · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Yuki! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Mei D.
Switzerland · Apr 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Mei. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Anna P.
Switzerland · Mar 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Anna! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Mark
Thomas N.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Thomas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Emma 💜
Ji-woo B.
Brazil · Mar 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Ji-woo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Sophie
Ravi H.
Canada · Mar 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Cheers, Ravi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Laura 💜
Nadia K.
Philippines · Mar 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Nadia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. — Priya
Louis R.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Louis! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Priya 💜
Zoe G.
Portugal · Mar 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Zoe. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
James K.
France · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, James! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia M.
United Kingdom · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Daniel H.
Indonesia · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Great experience overall.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Daniel! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai B.
Portugal · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Somchai! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – 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