Collection: eSIM for South Korea

SeoulLink, from Telefonía_MX, if you want a data-only eSIM on the KT · LG · SK 5G network, with per-GB or unlimited plans, unlimited hotspot and recharge.

Jjang, from Airalo, is data only on the SK 5G network, with per-GB or unlimited plans and unlimited hotspot; it is not rechargeable.

KWave, from Telefonía_MX, includes a local number, calls and SMS, on the SKT 5G network, with unlimited plans and a hotspot of 1 GB per day; it is not rechargeable.

If your route includes more countries in Asia, a regional eSIM in eSIM for Asia. If you still have questions, Lia can help you choose.

Yes. KWave includes a local Korean number, with calls and SMS, according to its product page. Incoming calls and SMS require a KYC verification. The hotspot is 1 GB per day, not unlimited.

SeoulLink and Jjang are data only and do not include a local number.

SeoulLink offers per-GB or unlimited plans, Jjang offers per-GB or unlimited plans and KWave offers unlimited plans. On unlimited plans from SeoulLink and Jjang with a daily high-speed allowance, once you use it you keep browsing at 384 Kbps until the next reset.

A per-GB plan is a better fit if your trip is long or you watch little video. Choose on each product page the plan that matches your days.

For maps and messages over a few days, a small per-GB plan is usually enough. If you use social media and some video, a larger plan or an unlimited plan is a better fit, if the product page offers one. If you upload photos or video every day, unlimited is the more comfortable option when it is available.

Each product page lists the plans and their validity. If you still have questions, Lia can help you choose.

SeoulLink connects to KT · LG · SK with 5G; Jjang connects to SK with 5G; KWave connects to SKT with 5G. 5G depends on local coverage and on your phone being compatible; if 5G is not available, the network offers 4G where it is present.

It covers South Korea, including cities such as Seoul, Busan and Incheon, according to the product pages.

SeoulLink is rechargeable: when the validity ends you can recharge from the link in your delivery email; you have up to 60 days to do so before the eSIM is deactivated.

Jjang is not rechargeable: when the days or the data run out you buy a new eSIM. If your trip is long, choose a longer plan from the start.

KWave is not rechargeable: when the days or the data run out you buy a new eSIM. If your trip is long, choose a longer plan from the start.

You receive the QR instantly. Install it before you travel, on Wi-Fi: up to 60 days ahead with SeoulLink and KWave and up to 90 days ahead with Jjang. Installing does not start the validity; the days count from the first connection to a network in South Korea.

Your usual SIM can stay in the phone.

Yes: if you are going to Seoul, Busan or Incheon, that is in South Korea, and these eSIMs cover South Korea.

They do not cover other countries. If you also go to eSIM for Japan, eSIM for China and eSIM for Taiwan, see those collections. If your route crosses more countries, see the regional eSIMs in eSIM for Asia.