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
Ethan V.
Indonesia · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Ethan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace 💜
Omar W.
Poland · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you so much, Omar! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi S.
UAE · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you so much, Ravi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Noah M.
Brazil · Feb 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Zero regrets.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you so much, Noah! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya
Camila T.
Poland · Feb 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Camila! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Mark 💜
Hana F.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Hana! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sara
Giulia T.
Philippines · Jan 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Giulia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Anna
Lea B.
Canada · Jan 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Lea! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas F.
Vietnam · Jan 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — James
Carlos V.
France · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Made staying connected effortless.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Carlos! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace
Anna M.
Egypt · Jan 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South Korea. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Anna! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Laura 💜
Olivia V.
Portugal · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Olivia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Tom 💜
Lucas N.
Philippines · Jan 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucas! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Ingrid
James M.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, James! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Anna 💜
Diego B.
UAE · Dec 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 7 months ago Thanks a lot, Diego! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Emma, 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