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
Andre B.
Indonesia · Aug 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Andre! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Diego 💜
Ji-woo S.
Turkey · Aug 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Ji-woo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo P.
South Korea · Aug 2024
Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Pablo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. – James 💜
Sven G.
Portugal · Aug 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Sven! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Ken 💜
Marco G.
Poland · Aug 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Marco! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Emma
Sophia G.
Australia · Aug 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Sophia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan B.
Poland · Aug 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Ethan. 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. – Sophie 💜
Kenji W.
Poland · Aug 2024
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Zero regrets.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Kenji! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo V.
India · Aug 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in South Korea. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Ji-woo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid N.
France · Aug 2024
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So sorry to hear this, Ingrid. This isn't the standard we aim for. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Priya 💜
Hugo H.
Indonesia · Aug 2024
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Hugo. That's not the experience we want for South Korea. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Mei C.
United States · Aug 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Mei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Elena T.
Singapore · Aug 2024
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Marco P.
Thailand · Aug 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Zero regrets.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego 💜
Diego H.
Philippines · Aug 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Zero regrets.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Diego! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — David, 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