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
Sophia W.
Japan · May 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Sophia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Priya 💜
Budi L.
France · May 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Budi! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie 💜
Olivia P.
Turkey · Apr 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Olivia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid 💜
Zoe V.
Netherlands · Apr 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Zoe! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed V.
Italy · Apr 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom
Beatriz F.
Singapore · Apr 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Beatriz! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna
Mohammed G.
Philippines · Apr 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Mohammed. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima M.
Turkey · Apr 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Fatima. 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. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella F.
France · Apr 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Isabella! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki B.
Mexico · Apr 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived. A must-have for international travel.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Yuki! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun M.
Italy · Apr 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Arjun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna 💜
Max F.
Saudi Arabia · Apr 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Max! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid
Nadia B.
New Zealand · Apr 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Nadia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella M.
Singapore · Apr 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Zero regrets.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Isabella! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz B.
Spain · Apr 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Beatriz! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – 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