South Korea eSIM — reviews & details
South Korea 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps (nonhkip) · 3 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- South Korea LG U+ 5G SKTelecom 5G
Traveller reviews
Isabella W.
Spain · Mar 2026
Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Isabella! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Grace 💜
Max B.
Spain · Mar 2026
Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Max! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun W.
Philippines · Mar 2026
Did the job without any drama in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Arjun! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — David, GotoeSIM Support
Wei T.
Spain · Mar 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Wei! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Kenji P.
Philippines · Mar 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.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Kenji! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Omar
Ravi R.
Saudi Arabia · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Made staying connected effortless.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ravi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Mei S.
Spain · Mar 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Mei! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar 💜
Lea V.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Lea! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella V.
Sweden · Mar 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Would definitely buy again.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Isabella! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie
Ava F.
Canada · Mar 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Ava! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Sophie
Marco F.
Turkey · Mar 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Marco! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Anna
Sven L.
UAE · Mar 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. Would definitely buy again.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Sven! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
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 💜
Mateo R.
Philippines · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Mateo! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia V.
Brazil · Feb 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So sorry to hear this, Nadia. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Laura, 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. · 4 weeks 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