South Korea eSIM — reviews & details
South Korea 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps (nonhkip) · 3 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- South Korea LG Uplus 5G SKTelecom 5G
Traveller reviews
Sarah B.
UAE · Jan 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Sarah. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Ingrid
Diego B.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Diego. 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. — Ingrid
Sarah K.
Singapore · Jan 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sarah. 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. — Sophie
Ava N.
Brazil · Jan 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ava. 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. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha G.
Egypt · Dec 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Aisha. 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. — Omar
Kenji M.
Netherlands · Dec 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Kenji. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Laura
Mei C.
Japan · Nov 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Mei. 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. — Sara
Daniel W.
New Zealand · Nov 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 8 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Daniel. 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. — Omar
Liam S.
Malaysia · Sep 2025
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Liam. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha D.
Italy · Aug 2025
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Aisha. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed P.
Germany · Aug 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Mohammed. 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. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Sven S.
Malaysia · Jul 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year 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. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha G.
Vietnam · Jun 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Aisha. 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. – Ken 💜
Arjun N.
Thailand · Jun 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Arjun. 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 💜
Isabella B.
Singapore · Jun 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Isabella. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Sophie
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South Korea eSIM cost?
The South Korea 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps (nonhkip) plan costs $4.68 for 3 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
Giulia W. · 1 week ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Giulia — check My eSIMs anytime. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Emma T. · 1 month ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Emma, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Liam M. · 3 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Liam, so buying early is totally fine. – Laura 💜
Giulia S. · 3 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Giulia — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Sophie 💜
Budi B. · 5 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Budi! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Ingrid
Priya D. · 5 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Priya! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Ingrid
Andre G. · 6 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Andre, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid K. · 8 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Ingrid — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan H. · 9 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Ryan, on 4G/5G where available. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia W. · 10 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Olivia, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Louis F. · 1 year ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Louis, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — James
Nadia L. · 1 year ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Nadia! We're always here if you need anything. — David