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
Somchai K.
Portugal · Jun 2025
Did the job without any drama. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Somchai! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah L.
Egypt · Jun 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Sarah! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark, 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 💜
Ryan K.
Egypt · Jun 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Ryan! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo G.
Spain · Jun 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Pablo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ingrid
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 💜
Anna L.
Singapore · Jun 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Anna! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Tom 💜
Fatima L.
Spain · Jun 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James
Sven V.
Philippines · Jun 2025
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sven! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Sven C.
South Korea · Jun 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Sven! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sophie 💜
Ji-woo W.
Turkey · Jun 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ji-woo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Anna M.
Switzerland · Jun 2025
Connected the moment I landed. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Anna! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid D.
Japan · Jun 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ingrid! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo M.
India · Jun 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Mateo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella S.
Malaysia · Jun 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Isabella! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma
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