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
Hugo T.
France · Jul 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Hugo. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Camila P.
United States · Jul 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Camila. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Ingrid 💜
Chloe K.
Turkey · Jul 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for taking the time, Chloe. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan B.
Philippines · Jun 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for taking the time, Ryan. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Ava L.
France · May 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for taking the time, Ava. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Max N.
Switzerland · May 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Max. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Marco G.
Saudi Arabia · May 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Marco. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel L.
Mexico · May 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Daniel. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Marco L.
Poland · Apr 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Marco. Glad it mostly worked for you in South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Yuki
Mohammed V.
Italy · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Mohammed. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Tom
Ji-woo D.
Poland · Apr 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Ji-woo. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Grace
Giulia V.
New Zealand · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Giulia. 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. — Sara
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
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
Anna K.
Saudi Arabia · Feb 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Anna. 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. – Mark, 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