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
Ananya R.
Canada · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Ananya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura 💜
Priya K.
France · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Priya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Emma 💜
Arjun L.
Egypt · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — Ken
Sri T.
India · Mar 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Sri. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Diego G.
New Zealand · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom 💜
Max G.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Max! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Ken
Priya M.
Ireland · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Priya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Marco W.
Mexico · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Marco! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Sven N.
Australia · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Sven! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Anna T.
United Kingdom · Mar 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Anna! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken
Emma C.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So sorry to hear this, Emma. This isn't the standard we aim for. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia H.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Sophia. 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. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha H.
France · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Aisha! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Lea M.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Zero regrets.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki R.
Canada · Mar 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Yuki! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
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