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
Beatriz B.
Netherlands · Mar 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So sorry to hear this, Beatriz. That's not the experience we want for South Korea. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Anna
Katya M.
Turkey · Mar 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Katya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo K.
Australia · Mar 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ji-woo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Mark
Grace P.
South Korea · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Grace! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Min-jun F.
Saudi Arabia · Mar 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Min-jun! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — David
Sophia M.
Canada · Mar 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Sophia. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe V.
Saudi Arabia · Mar 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Zoe! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Tom 💜
Omar S.
Brazil · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Omar! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom
Arjun F.
Vietnam · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Arjun! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia P.
Poland · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Sophia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima V.
France · Mar 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Sophie
Mohammed F.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya
Max N.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Max! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi M.
Netherlands · Mar 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Zero regrets.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ravi! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Emma
Ryan G.
Brazil · Mar 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Ryan! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜
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