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
Zoe S.
Singapore · Feb 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Zoe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace 💜
Yuki D.
UAE · Feb 2026
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Yuki! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor C.
Japan · Feb 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Viktor! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura
Zoe V.
Switzerland · Feb 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Zoe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Sara 💜
Giulia F.
Switzerland · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Giulia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Louis B.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Louis! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Yuki
Yuki S.
Indonesia · Feb 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! – David 💜
James T.
UAE · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you so much, James! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki S.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! – Laura 💜
Thomas D.
Vietnam · Feb 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Thomas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia L.
Australia · Jan 2026
Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Sofia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Wei G.
Sweden · Jan 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Wei! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Emma
Viktor P.
Indonesia · Jan 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Viktor! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Priya
Andre T.
United Kingdom · Jan 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago So glad to hear this, Andre! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Louis S.
United Kingdom · Jan 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Louis! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – James, 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