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South Korea 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 3 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $3.96
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 66%
4 ★ 25%
3 ★ 6%
2 ★ 3%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • South Korea LG U+ 5G SKTelecom 5G

Traveller reviews

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Marco D.

Japan · Mar 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Telling my friends about this.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Marco! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie 💜

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Elena V.

Spain · Mar 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Elena. 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, GotoeSIM Support

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Sophia L.

Indonesia · Mar 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sophia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Come back anytime! — Ingrid

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Isabella T.

Egypt · Mar 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Isabella! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Nadia C.

Switzerland · Mar 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma

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Zoe V.

Canada · Mar 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜

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Lucas W.

South Korea · Mar 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Lucas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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Daniel D.

Poland · Mar 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Daniel! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Anna 💜

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Haruto S.

India · Mar 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Haruto. That's not the experience we want for South Korea. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Emma C.

New Zealand · Mar 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Emma. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Mateo V.

Turkey · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Mateo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Thomas C.

South Korea · Feb 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Thomas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark

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Ava K.

Indonesia · Feb 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Ava. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Yuki

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Giulia B.

India · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜

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Noah S.

Netherlands · Feb 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Noah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the South Korea eSIM cost?

The South Korea 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps plan costs $3.96 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

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Ryan M. · 4 weeks ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Ryan — not at purchase. – Ken 💜

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Pablo G. · 1 month ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

James James GotoeSIM Support

Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Pablo — it switches on when you land. – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha F. · 1 month ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

It's immediate, Aisha! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. — Yuki

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Ava L. · 3 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

Yes Ava, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Yuki H. · 4 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

Topping up is easy, Yuki! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei P. · 4 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Wei. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Ethan S. · 6 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

Thanks Ethan, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – Emma 💜

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Ananya T. · 11 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Roaming is included in the plan, Ananya — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Priya N. · 11 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Priya! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Sophie

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Yuki M. · 11 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

Yes Yuki, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Marco H. · 1 year ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

David David GotoeSIM Support

Yes Marco, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – David 💜

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Ravi D. · 1 year ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Ravi — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Diego 💜