South Korea eSIM — reviews & details
South Korea 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 3 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- South Korea LG U+ 5G SKTelecom 5G
Traveller reviews
Chloe P.
France · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Chloe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki
Emma R.
Poland · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Emma! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya
Omar K.
United Kingdom · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Omar! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Isabella L.
France · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Isabella! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Max R.
India · Dec 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Max! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar 💜
Arjun D.
United Kingdom · Dec 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Arjun! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan C.
Philippines · Dec 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Ryan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Emma T.
Turkey · Dec 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Emma! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Laura
Fatima T.
New Zealand · Dec 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura
Carlos S.
United States · Dec 2024
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Carlos! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Omar
Min-jun H.
Vietnam · Dec 2024
Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Min-jun! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Mark
Emma P.
UAE · Nov 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Emma! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura
Linh R.
Indonesia · Nov 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego
Hana C.
Japan · Nov 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in South Korea. Come back anytime! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi F.
Portugal · Nov 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Ravi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Yuki
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
Ryan M. · 4 weeks ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Ryan — not at purchase. – Ken 💜
Pablo G. · 1 month ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Pablo — it switches on when you land. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha F. · 1 month ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Aisha! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. — Yuki
Ava L. · 3 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Ava, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki H. · 4 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Yuki! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Wei P. · 4 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Wei. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan S. · 6 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Ethan, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – Emma 💜
Ananya T. · 11 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Ananya — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Priya N. · 11 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Priya! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Sophie
Yuki M. · 11 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Yuki, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Marco H. · 1 year ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Marco, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – David 💜
Ravi D. · 1 year ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Ravi — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Diego 💜