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South Korea eSIM

Q: Do I get 5G in South Korea?

Yes — your South Korea eSIM uses 5G wherever the local networks offer it and falls back to 4G/LTE elsewhere, so you get the same speeds as a local SIM on the same towers.

Q: How much does a South Korea eSIM cost?

South Korea plans start from $1.00, with 7 plans to choose from. You pay once — no contract and no auto-renew.

Q: How long is a South Korea eSIM valid?

South Korea plans run from 7 to 30 days. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network, not when you buy it.

Q: Where does my South Korea eSIM's internet connection come from?

Some South Korea plans route their internet breakout through Singapore — the point where traffic leaves the private network. It doesn't change your coverage or speed in South Korea, but a few websites may occasionally treat you as browsing from there.

Q: How long do I have to activate my South Korea eSIM?

You can buy now and activate later: install and start your South Korea eSIM within 180 days of purchase. Your plan's validity only begins once the eSIM first connects.

Q: Can one eSIM cover South Korea and nearby countries?

Yes — our regional and global eSIMs cover South Korea alongside neighbouring countries on a single plan, so you don't swap eSIMs at the border.

Q: What is an eSIM and how is it different?

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a new data plan installs in seconds — your physical SIM stays in for calls and texts on your normal number.

Q: Will my phone work with an eSIM?

Almost every phone from the last few years supports eSIM — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and up, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The quickest check is to look for an “Add eSIM” option in your settings, or an EID number under About.

Asia · tier-1 local partners, 4G / 5G where available · On SKTelecom and LG U+ · from $1.00

5G ready

30-day money-back guarantee

Choose your data plan

100 MB

7 days · $10.24/GB

$1.00

500 MB

7 days · $4.10/GB

$2.00

1 GB

7 days · $2.50/GB

$2.50

5 GBMost popular

30 days · $1.20/GB

$6.00

10 GB

30 days · $0.95/GB

$9.50

20 GB

30 days · $0.82/GB

$16.50

50 GB

30 days · $0.67/GB

$33.50

This plan's internet connection routes through Singapore.

✓ Data-only eSIM

✓ Keep your number

✓ Top-up anytime

✓ Activate within 180 days of purchase

Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check compatibility →

Order summary

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South Korea

5 GB · 30 days

✓ Instant eSIM — QR code emailed in seconds

✓ Keep your existing number (data-only eSIM)

✓ Tier-1 local networks · 4G / 5G where available

✓ No contract, no roaming bill surprises

30-day money-back guarantee

You pay$6.00

Taxes included

No hidden fees

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe ·

How your eSIM works

See setup steps →

Buy in seconds

Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email instantly.

Scan the QR code

Open your camera or settings and scan to install — no physical SIM, no swapping.

Connect on arrival

Turn the eSIM on when you land and you're online on a local network right away.

Mobile networks in South Korea

Your South Korea eSIM connects automatically to South Korea's major networks, switching to the strongest available signal — 4G/5G where available, with no roaming setup beyond turning the eSIM on.

SKTelecom5GLG U+5G

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20 countries

One eSIM across 20 countries — no SIM swaps at the border.

from $7.50View plans →

Instant QR delivery

Your eSIM lands in your inbox the second you pay. Install before you fly.

Keep your number

Data-only eSIM — calls and texts stay on your normal SIM and number.

No roaming bills

One upfront price for the data you pick. Top up anytime, cancel nothing.

24/7 support

Real humans on chat day or night if anything doesn’t connect.

Questions about South Korea?

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Which mobile networks does the South Korea eSIM use?＋

Your South Korea eSIM connects automatically to SKT, KT, and LG U+, switching to the strongest available signal.

Do I get 5G in South Korea?＋

How much does a South Korea eSIM cost?＋

How long is a South Korea eSIM valid?＋

Where does my South Korea eSIM's internet connection come from?＋

How long do I have to activate my South Korea eSIM?＋

Can one eSIM cover South Korea and nearby countries?＋

What is an eSIM and how is it different?＋

Will my phone work with an eSIM?＋

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South Korea eSIM

Asia · tier-1 local partners, 4G / 5G where available · On SKTelecom and LG U+ · from $1.00

5G ready

30-day money-back guarantee

Choose your data plan

100 MB

7 days · $10.24/GB

$1.00

500 MB

7 days · $4.10/GB

$2.00

1 GB

7 days · $2.50/GB

$2.50

5 GBMost popular

30 days · $1.20/GB

$6.00

10 GB

30 days · $0.95/GB

$9.50

20 GB

30 days · $0.82/GB

$16.50

50 GB

30 days · $0.67/GB

$33.50

This plan's internet connection routes through Singapore.

✓ Data-only eSIM

✓ Keep your number

✓ Top-up anytime

✓ Activate within 180 days of purchase

Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check compatibility →

Order summary

🇰🇷

South Korea

5 GB · 30 days

✓ Instant eSIM — QR code emailed in seconds

✓ Keep your existing number (data-only eSIM)

✓ Tier-1 local networks · 4G / 5G where available

✓ No contract, no roaming bill surprises

30-day money-back guarantee

You pay$6.00

Taxes included

No hidden fees

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe ·

How your eSIM works

See setup steps →

Buy in seconds

Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email instantly.

Scan the QR code

Open your camera or settings and scan to install — no physical SIM, no swapping.

Connect on arrival

Turn the eSIM on when you land and you're online on a local network right away.

Mobile networks in South Korea

Your South Korea eSIM connects automatically to South Korea's major networks, switching to the strongest available signal — 4G/5G where available, with no roaming setup beyond turning the eSIM on.

SKTelecom5GLG U+5G

Travelling beyond South Korea?

Regional & global eSIMs that also cover South Korea on one plan.

Global

One eSIM for the whole trip — premium tier-1 networks across the globe.

from $9.50View plans →

Asia · 20 countries

20 countries

One eSIM across 20 countries — no SIM swaps at the border.

from $7.50View plans →

Instant QR delivery

Your eSIM lands in your inbox the second you pay. Install before you fly.

Keep your number

Data-only eSIM — calls and texts stay on your normal SIM and number.

No roaming bills

One upfront price for the data you pick. Top up anytime, cancel nothing.

24/7 support

Real humans on chat day or night if anything doesn’t connect.

Questions about South Korea?

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Which mobile networks does the South Korea eSIM use?＋

Your South Korea eSIM connects automatically to SKT, KT, and LG U+, switching to the strongest available signal.

Do I get 5G in South Korea?＋

How much does a South Korea eSIM cost?＋

How long is a South Korea eSIM valid?＋

Where does my South Korea eSIM's internet connection come from?＋

How long do I have to activate my South Korea eSIM?＋

Can one eSIM cover South Korea and nearby countries?＋

What is an eSIM and how is it different?＋

Will my phone work with an eSIM?＋

Nearby destinations

See all Asia eSIM plans →

Travel guides for South Korea

Asia

Best eSIM for South Korea: Seoul, Busan and how much data to buy

South Korea has some of the densest, fastest coverage anywhere, here's how much data a Seoul-to-Busan trip actually needs, and the one map app switch worth knowing about.

6 min readRead →

Asia

How much data you really need in Japan

From pocket Wi-Fi myths to Google Translate hungry for data, a realistic breakdown for two weeks in Japan.

3 min readRead →

Asia

How much data you need in Thailand

Grab rides, island hopping and Google Translate add up fast, a realistic data plan for a week or two across Bangkok, the islands and the north.

3 min readRead →

Need a hand choosing?

Our team replies in minutes, 24/7 — or browse the help center.

Help center

Your next trip starts here.

200+ destinations, online in under a minute.

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