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eSIM for South Korea

Data only|21 plans|1 partner network|from $2.40

  • Fixed data and unlimited plans
  • 5G and 4G on SK
  • No roaming charges
  • Starts when you land, not when you buy
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Start enjoying your eSIM for South Korea

Bigger plans, lower price per GB

Trip duration

Select number of days

How many travelers?

Select one eSIM per device

Data

Total

$6.60 USD

South Korea, 5GB, 30 days.$1.32 per GB, about $0.22 a day.

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Create a free account with one token, add credit and the QR code is ready right after.

The eSIM includes

Keep your number

Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data in South Korea.

Hotspot sharing

Share the data with a laptop or a travel companion's phone on most partner networks.

Install your eSIM before or during your trip. Your plan begins once it first connects in South Korea.

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Fast, reliable data in South Korea

  • Clear video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime.
  • Share stories and photos in seconds.
  • Find your way with live maps and transit.
  • Book rides and food where the apps operate.

Partner networks in South Korea

Your eSIM joins SK, with 5G where the network has it and 4G LTE everywhere else. If one network is weak in an area, you can choose another one in the carrier settings.

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How to get an eSIM for South Korea?

  1. 01.Choose your plan for South Korea by data and days, and how many travelers need one.Check compatibility list
  2. 02.Install the eSIM with the QR code in My eSIMs, on WiFi, before you fly.See install methods
  3. 03.Complete the setup: turn the eSIM on at arrival and allow data roaming for it.

South Korea travel eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for South Korea is a prepaid, data only mobile plan that you download to your phone before the trip and that connects to SK when you arrive. eSIMTrip sells 21 plans for South Korea, from $2.40 for 1GB, 3 days.

Traveling in South Korea

South Korea appeals to culture seekers in Seoul and Busan, hikers in Seoraksan, and K-pop fans touring Gangnam. Most visits last 5-10 days, requiring data for KakaoMap navigation, Korail train bookings, and translating Korean menus in traditional markets like Gwangjang.

Coverage and signal

SK's 5G blankets Seoul, Busan, and Jeju City thoroughly. Coverage dips in rural areas like Jirisan National Park or small East Sea islands. Download subway maps offline as stations have poor signal. KakaoTaxi and Naver Map outperform Google services locally.

Choosing the right plan

City breaks need just 1GB-3GB for basic navigation. Longer trips combining Seoul, DMZ tours, and Jeju Island require 5GB-10GB. Unlimited benefits heavy users streaming K-dramas or uploading 4K palace videos. The eSIM works nationwide, including Jeju.

Plans at a glance

Validity runs from 3 days to 30 days. The largest fixed plan is 50GB, 30 days for $29.40. Unlimited plans run for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days with a daily full-speed amount of 3GB, then 1 Mbps until the day ends. Traveling on to other countries? Asia (18 countries), Global (161 countries) also cover South Korea.

Product
Prepaid data only eSIM
Phone number and SMS
Not included; app calls work
Networks
SK (5G)
Plans
21 (15 fixed, 6 unlimited)
Lowest price
$2.40 for 1GB, 3 days
Validity starts
First connection at the destination
Install
QR code or manual codes
Top up
Yes, or add a second eSIM

Why buy a South Korea prepaid travel eSIM from eSIMTrip?

Compared with roaming from home and a local SIM card bought on arrival.

eSIMTrip eSIMHome roamingLocal SIM
Unlimited and fixed dataYesNoYes
Price known before the tripYesNoNo
Online at the gateYesYesNo
Keeps your home numberYesYesNo
No contract or ID checkYesNoNo

Plans that also cover South Korea

Crossing borders? One regional eSIM keeps you online in every country on the list.

eSIM prices for South Korea

21 plans, prices in US dollars, final

DataDaysPrice
  • 1GB3 days3 days$2.40 USD
  • 3GB3 days3 days$4.80 USD
  • Unlimited3 days3 days$7.20 USD
  • Unlimited5 days5 days$12.00 USD
  • 1GB7 days7 days$2.40 USD
  • 3GB7 days7 days$5.40 USD
  • 5GB7 days7 days$6.00 USD
  • 10GB7 days7 days$10.80 USD
  • Unlimited7 days7 days$17.40 USD
  • Unlimited10 days10 days$21.00 USD
  • 2GB15 days15 days$4.20 USD
  • 5GB15 days15 days$6.30 USD
  • 10GB15 days15 days$11.10 USD
  • 20GB15 days15 days$17.40 USD
  • Unlimited15 days15 days$29.40 USD
  • 3GB30 days30 days$5.40 USD
  • 5GB30 days30 days$6.60 USD
  • 10GB30 days30 days$11.40 USD
  • 20GB30 days30 days$18.00 USD
  • 50GB30 days30 days$29.40 USD
  • Unlimited30 days30 days$41.40 USD

FAQs for your travel eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Which network does the South Korea eSIM use?

It connects to SK in South Korea, on 5G where your phone and the area support it and 4G LTE elsewhere.

How much is an eSIM for South Korea?

Plans start at $2.40 for 1GB, 3 days. There are 21 plans from 3 days to 30 days, including unlimited plans for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Prices are in US dollars and final.

Does the South Korea eSIM include a phone number?

No, it is data only. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data while you are in South Korea.

When should I install my eSIM for South Korea?

Install it on WiFi a day or two before you leave. The plan's days only start when the eSIM first connects in South Korea, so nothing is lost by installing early.

Can I top up the South Korea eSIM?

Yes, this eSIM can take another plan for South Korea. You can also simply buy a second plan, which arrives as a new eSIM with its own QR code.

Can I use the eSIM for South Korea in other countries?

It works in South Korea only. If your trip continues to neighbouring countries, a regional plan covers South Korea and the others on one eSIM.

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