South Korea eSIM — reviews & details
South Korea 500MB 7Days · 500 MB · 7 days
40 reviews
Coverage & networks
- South Korea SKTelecom 5G LG Uplus 5G
Traveller reviews
Marco B.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you so much, Marco! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
Nadia T.
Portugal · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you so much, Nadia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Tom
Budi P.
Italy · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Budi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo H.
Singapore · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Pablo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Mark
Arjun M.
Brazil · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for the kind words, Arjun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Omar 💜
Camila H.
Poland · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Camila! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Katya R.
New Zealand · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed in South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago So glad to hear this, Katya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia G.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Sven N.
Vietnam · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Sven! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Sven P.
Turkey · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks a lot, Sven! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜
Grace M.
Germany · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you so much, Grace! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura
Min-jun R.
Spain · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you so much, Min-jun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz C.
Netherlands · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago So glad to hear this, Beatriz! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia L.
Switzerland · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Exactly as described — no surprises.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Thank you so much, Olivia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — James
Sofia B.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 months ago Cheers, Sofia! So happy the South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the South Korea eSIM cost?
The South Korea 500MB 7Days plan costs $0.64 for 500 MB over 7 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
Sophia B. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Sophia — not at purchase. – Laura 💜
Giulia C. · 3 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Giulia! The eSIM just handles data. – James 💜
Daniel D. · 3 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Daniel, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Sophie 💜
Ryan W. · 4 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Ryan! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Yuki
Louis K. · 7 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Louis! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. – Priya 💜
Nadia V. · 8 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Nadia, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ji-woo D. · 8 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Ji-woo — check My eSIMs anytime. – Anna 💜
Sven R. · 9 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Sven! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. – Diego 💜
Emma L. · 10 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Emma! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Sara
Yuki K. · 10 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Yuki — it switches on when you land. — Grace
Wei F. · 11 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Wei, on 4G/5G where available. — Omar
Andre S. · 1 year ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Andre, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Mark