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
Ananya W.
Sweden · Jun 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ananya. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Priya 💜
Ravi L.
Spain · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ravi. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Emma G.
Singapore · Apr 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Emma. 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. — Yuki
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 💜
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
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
Liam R.
South Korea · Feb 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Liam. 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. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Marco C.
India · Feb 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Marco. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Sara
Lucia M.
Saudi Arabia · Jan 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Lucia. 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. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid W.
Ireland · Jan 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Ingrid. 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. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Max R.
South Korea · Jan 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Max. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Diego
Sven V.
Canada · Dec 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sven. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Ken 💜
Ava S.
Turkey · Nov 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Ava. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Ingrid
Ryan N.
Vietnam · Nov 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Ryan. 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. — Tom
Nguyen D.
Poland · Oct 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 9 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Nguyen. 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
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