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
Liam V.
Vietnam · Jan 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Liam! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Andre M.
Egypt · Jan 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Andre! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Diego
Daniel T.
Turkey · Jan 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Daniel! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia F.
Canada · Jan 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Thomas L.
Switzerland · Jan 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Thomas! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Grace
Anna P.
Mexico · Jan 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Anna! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen W.
Spain · Jan 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Nguyen! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Hana H.
Vietnam · Jan 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Hana! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Priya T.
Australia · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Priya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Louis R.
France · Jan 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Louis! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Mark
Thomas S.
Portugal · Jan 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Zero regrets.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Thomas! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Liam L.
Japan · Jan 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Liam! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Ken
Sophia D.
Japan · Dec 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea. Highly recommend for any traveller.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Sophia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. – James 💜
Min-jun N.
New Zealand · Dec 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Min-jun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Omar G.
United States · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Omar! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Ken
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