How to Buy a SIM or eSIM in Korea
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🇰🇷 How to Buy a SIM or eSIM in Korea – Easy and Reliable Options for Travelers
Whether you're staying for a few days or a few weeks, staying connected in Korea is essential. Here's how to choose and get your SIM or eSIM quickly and easily.
1. Why You Need Mobile Data in Korea
From navigating with Google Maps or KakaoMap to booking taxis via Kakao T, having a mobile data connection in Korea is a must. While airport Wi-Fi and roaming are options, they’re often slow or expensive. The best solution is to use a local SIM or eSIM.
2. eSIM vs Physical SIM – What’s the Difference?
eSIM: A digital SIM installed by scanning a QR code. It’s fast, secure, and available for online purchase — no need to visit a store.
Physical SIM: A standard SIM card that requires in-person pickup. It's ideal for those who want a local number or prefer traditional installation. Only available at our store.
3. Buy a Korea eSIM Online – Simple and Instant
Buying an eSIM is fast and easy:
- Step 1: Choose your plan from our website
- Step 2: Pay with a PayPal
- Step 3: Receive your QR code instantly via email
Scan the code, activate, and enjoy instant data. Plans support hotspot, and activation takes less than 5 minutes!
4. Buy a Physical SIM – In-Store Only
A physical SIM card is available only at our store.
You must visit in person with your passport or ARC (Alien Registration Card). Online purchase is not available.
📍 Store Address:
65, World Cup buk-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
View on Google Maps
🕒 On-site staff support for setup and activation is available.
✅ AVAILABLE SIM PLANS
🟩 ₩20,000 – 30 Days
- Unlimited Data (3Mbps speed after high-speed limit)
- Includes Local Calls & SMS
- ❌ Tethering (Hotspot) Not Supported
- Great for basic browsing, messaging, and calls with a Korean number
🟦 ₩30,000 – 30 Days
- Truly Unlimited High-Speed Data
- Includes Local Calls & SMS
- ✅ Tethering (Hotspot) Supported
- Perfect for heavy data users, remote work, or hotspot sharing
5. Device Compatibility
To check if your phone supports eSIM, dial *#06# and look for an EID. Most recent iPhones, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM. Physical SIM cards work on any unlocked device.
6. Why Buy From Us?
- We support online payments (PayPal) < only eSIM
- Instant delivery for eSIM
- Multi-language customer support (English, Japanese, Korean)
- Convenient in-store pickup for SIM cards
- All plans include easy setup guides
7. Final Tip
Install your eSIM before your trip to save time. For SIM card users, stop by our store upon arrival. Either way, you’ll be connected the moment you land!