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
Arjun R.
Switzerland · Apr 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Arjun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura 💜
Mateo F.
Japan · Apr 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Mateo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark
Mohammed T.
Australia · Apr 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Liam P.
Singapore · Apr 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Ingrid
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! – Ingrid 💜
Anna H.
Egypt · Apr 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Anna! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai T.
Poland · Apr 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Somchai! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen T.
Sweden · Apr 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Nguyen! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz D.
Germany · Apr 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Beatriz! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom
Fatima F.
Philippines · Apr 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Fatima! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Mohammed T.
Turkey · Apr 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Mohammed. 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. — Mark
Grace W.
Canada · Apr 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Grace! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Max R.
Thailand · Apr 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Max! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Priya
Wei P.
Spain · Mar 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Wei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia F.
Japan · Mar 2025
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sofia. 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 💜
Ji-woo S.
Philippines · Mar 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived in South Korea.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Ji-woo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid 💜
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