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
Priya D.
South Korea · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Priya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan P.
Indonesia · Mar 2026
Did the job without any drama. Customer support answered my question quickly.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Ryan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Andre M.
Ireland · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Andre! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen K.
United States · Feb 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Nguyen! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Sophie
Marco S.
Saudi Arabia · Feb 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar
Anna V.
Turkey · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Anna! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia V.
Switzerland · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Telling my friends about this.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Sophia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Emma 💜
Ji-woo V.
Sweden · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Ji-woo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Omar P.
Egypt · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Omar! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Grace R.
Egypt · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Really appreciate this, Grace! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Sara
Lucia L.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Lucia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya 💜
Hana F.
Ireland · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Hana! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Grace H.
South Korea · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Really appreciate this, Grace! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Laura
Lucia F.
Vietnam · Feb 2026
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Lucia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia N.
Indonesia · Feb 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Olivia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Omar 💜
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