South Korea
South Korea eSIMs

  • Instant delivery (email/QR)
  • Connect to KT and SKT
  • 24/7 support
Trip length
Popular durations

Most people choose 15 days.

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Activate and use within 180 days of purchase.

This plan can't be extended - choose a longer duration if you're unsure.

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South Korea travel eSIM guide

South Korea eSIM with SKT data, number and setup notes

South Korea has strong commercial intent around SKT, unlimited data and eSIMs with a Korean phone number. This page answers those questions before travellers compare airport SIM pickup or roaming.

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See which SKT options include a number, calls or texts, and where recharge credit is required.

02

Check passport authentication notes so you know what happens before calls and texts work.

03

Use Korea guides for Incheon arrival, Seoul/Busan travel and phone-number use cases.

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Starting price

$2.25

Current pricing from BambooSIM plan data.

Plan options

54 plans

2 plan types available for comparison.

Validity

Up to 90 days

Choose by trip length before checkout.

Data and coverage

Unlimited and fixed data

KT + SKT

South Korea eSIM decision points

SKT Unlimited

Best for heavy daily use, Seoul and Busan navigation, video calls and travellers who want maximum data headroom.

Phone number needs

Choose a plan that clearly states number, call and SMS conditions if bookings or local verification matter.

Airport pickup alternative

Pickup SIMs can work for some travellers, but an eSIM keeps setup digital where plan rules allow it.

What you should know about eSIMs

Instant activation

You can activate your device within minutes and dive into seamless communication.

Calls & texts on SKT Unlimited

The SKT eSIM number is shown with the QR email; pickup SIM numbers are confirmed after collection. Calls and texts work after passport authentication and recharge. The free 5-minute call is one-time.

South Korea SKT rules

SKT Unlimited has no FUP, daily speed caps, or throttling. Passport authentication is possible with a short-term foreign passport, and one passport can be used for one activation per carrier.

iOS & Android compatibility

eSIM is compatible with iOS and Android devices. Check compatibility

South Korea eSIM FAQs

SKT Unlimited is best for heavy daily use because the Red eSIM and Gold pickup SIM have no fair use policy, daily speed cap, or throttling. Rechargeable Data is best if you want a flexible data-only plan.

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