2025 Korea Travel eSIM Guide (Plans, Compatibility, Activation & Seoul Picks)
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2025 Korea Travel eSIM Guide (Plans, Compatibility, Activation & Seoul Picks)
QR-based, no physical SIM | Works on most iPhone/Android | Multiple Korea eSIM plans
Why use a Korea eSIM for your trip?
- No swapping cards: scan a QR, install, and go—keep your home number active.
- Skip airport queues: get online in minutes for maps, ride-hailing, translation and payments.
- Flexible South Korea eSIM plans: daily unlimited or fixed data for short/long trips.
- Personal hotspot (on select plans): share data with your laptop or travel buddy.
Check if your phone supports eSIM
Most recent iPhones (including iPhone 17) and many Android flagships support eSIM. Verify here: eSIM compatible devices.
How to pick your South Korea eSIM plan
- 3–5 days Seoul hop: daily unlimited or 3–5GB capped + throttled.
- 7–10 days: unlimited or 20–30GB fixed—perfect for uploads and navigation.
- 14+ days: long-stay unlimited or 50GB+ data for business or deep travel.
How to activate your eSIM
- Buy the plan → receive email with QR code.
- Scan QR to install your eSIM for Korea travel.
- Turn on after landing to start data usage.
Seoul highlights
- Myeongdong: skincare and street food.
- Hongdae: indie fashion, cafés, music.
- Garosu-gil: boutique shopping.
- Seongsu: art and fragrance brands.
Travel tips
- T-money card for metro/bus.
- Mobile payments widely used.
- 220V Type-F plug.
- Download offline maps for backup.