South Korea eSIM
How it works
Flying on to Tokyo or Osaka?
Seoul to Tokyo is a two-hour flight and Busan to Fukuoka a ferry ride. Pick a plan that covers Japan and your eSIM switches network by itself when you land.
Questions about South Korea
Depending on the plan: LG U+ and SK Telecom, with 5G where available.
Yes, if your plan covers the next country — for example Japan and China. It switches network by itself when you arrive. A South Korea-only plan stops at the border.
Yes. Your main SIM stays on for calls and texts; this eSIM only handles data.
On some plans. It depends on the plan’s IP country, not on where you are.
Yes. Every plan on this page works on Jeju, on the same Korean networks as Seoul, wherever they have coverage. There’s nothing extra to buy.
It depends on the plan: Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland or UK. Apps and websites see you as connecting from there — that’s why ChatGPT or TikTok work on some plans and not others. Most eSIM stores don’t tell you this. Apps can still change their own rules, and local laws apply where you are.
When you first connect in a covered destination — not when you buy or install. Install it the day before you fly.
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South Korea eSIM at a glance
Full specs for every plan — networks, IP location, hotspot, installs
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| Networks | LG U+ and SK Telecom · 5G |
|---|---|
| IP address in | Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland or UK, depending on the plan — each plan shows its own. This decides which apps and sites work. |
| Plan types | Whole-trip, Per-day, Unlimited |
| Price | from $4.00 SGD · best rate $0.44 SGD/GB |
| When the data runs out | Slows to 128 kbps on some plans, stops on others. Unlimited plans never stop. |
| Daily allowance resets | Depends on the plan: at midnight, Beijing / Singapore time (UTC+8); every 24 hours from first connection |
| Reinstalling | Travel eSIMs can be reinstalled on the same device only. Some local SIM lines install once only — marked on each plan. |
| Coverage options | South Korea only · South Korea + Japan · South Korea + China + Japan · East & Southeast Asia + 5 more |
| ChatGPT, Gemini & TikTok | ChatGPT and Gemini work on selected plans · TikTok works on some plans and on iPhone only (iOS 17.4+) on others. Based on each plan’s IP country — apps can change their own rules, and local laws apply where you are. |
| Hotspot | Supported on travel eSIMs. Local SIM lines vary — some cap it or need extra setup; each plan shows its own. |
| Phone number | None — data only. Your own SIM keeps your number for calls and texts. A local line is also available here. |
| Install window | 30 or 90 days from purchase, depending on the plan — each plan shows its own |
| Refunds | Full refund within 30 days if unused · local SIM lines (like KDDI) can’t be refunded — each plan shows its own |
Pakyo South Korea eSIMs run on LG U+ and SK Telecom with 5G. Plans from $4.00 SGD (best rate $0.44 SGD per GB), delivered as a QR code by email in minutes. Data-only — your own number keeps working; ChatGPT and Gemini work on selected plans; TikTok works on some plans and on iPhone only (iOS 17.4+) on others. Your IP address will be in Hong Kong, Singapore, Poland or UK, depending on the plan. Days start at first connection, not at purchase.
Prices checked September 2026 · Sold by Pakyo