South Korea eSIM Data Plans
Seoul shopping, Busan beaches, or a Japan–Korea trip — Korea plans run on local carriers like SK Telecom and LG U+ (4G/5G), among the fastest in Asia. Pick the single-country Korea plan, the Japan–Korea plan, the APAC plan, or the Global Transit plan. Carrier, exit IP, and hotspot are on the plan page. Refundable before activation, per policy.
- SK Telecom / LG U+ — top-tier Korean 5G.
- The Japan–Korea plan covers both countries in one trip.
- Hotspot allowed — enough for café working sessions.
- Top up when data runs out — data and validity stack on, no reinstall or re-scan.
- Transparent exit IP
- Real carriers shown
- Refundable per policy
Plans for South Korea
| Plan | Type | Data | Validity | Coverage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea eSIM Plans | Total · Daily | 1GB total | 7 days | 1 | $2 |
| Japan and South Korea eSIM Plans | Total · Daily | 3GB total | 30 days | 2 | $10 |
| APAC 15 Regions | Total | 5GB total | 30 days | 15 | $10 |
| APAC 20 Regions | Total | 3GB total | 30 days | 20 | $19 |
| Global Transit Pass(120+ areas) | Total · Daily | 1GB total | 7 days | 118 | $8 |
What you actually get in South Korea
Capabilities below come from the plans covering this destination (they can differ by plan — see each plan page for specifics).
- Exit IP
- HK / SG / UK/NO
- 5G
- Supported
- Hotspot
- Supported
- APN
- Auto
- App availability
- ChatGPTTikTokFull per-app ✓/✗ on each plan page
South Korea Networks & Carriers
Service runs on the real local carriers below — something most providers never disclose.
| Carrier | Networks |
|---|---|
| SKTelecom | 4G · 5G |
| LG U+ | 4G · 5G |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the Korea eSIM support 5G?
- Yes, on SK Telecom / LG U+ 4G/5G. Real speed depends on local towers and the plan's throttling rules — see the plan page.
- Can I use maps and ride-hailing apps in Korea?
- Yes, with normal data. Some services may need a local account, which is separate from the eSIM.
- Which carrier networks does the South Korea eSIM use?
- It connects to local networks including SKTelecom, LG U+. See the network table above for the exact technologies — we publish this up front so you know before you buy.
- How do I install and activate the South Korea eSIM?
- After purchase, scan the QR code or enter the activation code manually. Install before you travel while you still have a connection, then enable it on arrival.
- Can I top up the South Korea eSIM when data runs out?
- Most plans support top-ups — recharge the eSIM you already have from My eSIM, and both data and validity stack on, with no reinstall or re-scan. Daily plans add more days. Availability is shown on each plan page.
- Can I get a refund if I don't activate it?
- Unactivated plans can be refunded per our refund policy (minus payment processing fees). See the refund policy page for the exact terms.