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
Ingrid N.
Australia · Mar 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Ingrid! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Yuki 💜
Isabella P.
Saudi Arabia · Mar 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Isabella! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid
Liam S.
Australia · Mar 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. A must-have for international travel.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Liam! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Elena F.
Brazil · Mar 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Omar R.
Switzerland · Mar 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in South Korea. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Omar! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella N.
Canada · Mar 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Isabella! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo L.
Ireland · Mar 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Hugo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura
Hana H.
Philippines · Mar 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Hana! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Diego T.
Mexico · Mar 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Diego. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – James 💜
Lea G.
Portugal · Feb 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Lea! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Haruto M.
Netherlands · Feb 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Haruto! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia B.
Brazil · Feb 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 Thank you for the kind words, Nadia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun R.
Egypt · Feb 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Arjun! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo P.
Switzerland · Feb 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Zero regrets.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Hugo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya
Budi T.
India · Feb 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Budi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
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