eSIM for South Korea
Prepaid data on local South Korea networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.
- Dial code
- +82
- Time zone
- Seoul
- Languages
- Korean
from $4
Plans for South Korea
Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.
Validity
Data
1 GB data
valid 7 days
2 GB data
valid 15 days
Most popular
3 GB data
valid 30 days
5 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 3 days
10 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 5 days
Unlimited data
valid 7 days
Best value per GB
20 GB data
valid 30 days
Unlimited data
valid 10 days
Unlimited data
valid 15 days
Unlimited data
valid 30 days
Networks in South Korea
Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.
- SK
What to know about connectivity in South Korea
Roaming cost comparison
Pay-as-you-go roaming in South Korea costs around $10.00 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $4 with prepaid data included.
Carrier roaming voice calls run about 1¢ per minute on top.
How to dial South Korea
- International format
- +XX XX XXXX XXXX
- Local format
- XXX-XXXX-XXXX
- Subscriber digits
- 10
- Trunk prefix
- 0
Time zone
Seoul
Available network speeds
Best value
The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $1.50 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.
How much data do I need in South Korea?
Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.
| Trip length | Data | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (3 days) | Unlimited | $20 | - |
| One week | Unlimited | $35 | - |
| Two weeks | 2 GB | $7 | $3.50 |
| One month | 5 GB | $11 | $2.20 |
Connectivity in South Korea
Network coverage
SK Telecom and KT run one of the world's fastest and most reliable networks. Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, and virtually every subway station have 5G or strong LTE. Coverage gaps are essentially nonexistent in populated areas.
Arrival tips
South Korea runs on apps - KakaoMap (more accurate than Google Maps for Korea), KakaoPay, Naver Map, and T-money for transit. Having data from Incheon Airport means seamless airport express, subway, and bus from arrival.
Plan recommendation
A week in Seoul is 3 GB minimum. Add Jeju and Busan for two weeks and plan 5-7 GB. Korea's efficient data compression means you get more from less.
Also from Parrot Mobile
Calling South Korea - or calling home from there
JellyCalls dials any mobile or landline from your browser. No app to install, no phone number needed, and nothing to cancel.
Free starting credit included
Why use an eSIM in South Korea
- Cheaper than roaming
- Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
- Working the moment you land
- No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
- Your number stays yours
- Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.
Getting online in South Korea
Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land in South Korea, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.
South Korea eSIM questions
When does my South Korea plan start counting?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in South Korea, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.
Can I make calls in South Korea?
Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.
Can I tether a laptop in South Korea?
Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.
What if I run out of data in South Korea?
Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.
Visiting more than South Korea?
A regional plan covers multiple countries on one eSIM.