🇰🇷 Best SIM cards for South Korea
Comparing 34 plans from 4 providers
| Provider | Type | Data | Validity | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider Saily★ Recommended | TypeeSIM | Data1.00 GB | Validity7 days | Price $3.99Best price | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Perfect for a short trip or arrival day. | TypeeSIM | Data1.00 GB | Validity7 days | Price $3.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data1.00 GB | Validity7 days | Price $4.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly★ Recommended Holafly 1-day eSIM. Activate before boarding, works from the moment you land. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity1 days | Price $5.90 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad★ Recommended | TypeeSIM | Data3.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $8.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Local South Korea network. Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island. | TypeeSIM | Data3.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $8.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data3.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $8.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data5.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $10.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data5.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $10.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Best balance of data and price for South Korea. | TypeeSIM | Data5.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $10.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity3 days | Price $11.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity3 days | Price $12.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity5 days | Price $18.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data10.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $18.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Best value for South Korea. Full month. | TypeeSIM | Data10.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $18.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data10.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $18.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity5 days | Price $20.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad 20 GB across Asia-Pacific: Japan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and more. | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $22.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data15.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $24.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity45 days | Price $24.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $25.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly Unlimited in South Korea. World-class 5G in Seoul, Busan, Jeju. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $28.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Airalo Unlimited on SK Telecom. Blazing 5G in Seoul, Busan, Jeju. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $29.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $29.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Heavy data users — streaming, remote work. | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $29.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity10 days | Price $33.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity10 days | Price $36.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data50.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $39.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity5 days | Price $48.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly★ Recommended | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity15 days | Price $50.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Airalo Unlimited on LG U+ for longer stays in South Korea. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity30 days | Price $62.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity30 days | Price $73.90 | Get this SIM |
Our recommendations for South Korea
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Hassle-free way
Order your eSIM before departure — nothing to buy on arrival. Works from the moment you land.
1 week(Saily)
$3.992 weeks(Holafly)
$50.501 month(Nomad)
$8.00Best option for short trips or if you don't want to deal with local operator stores.
About these providers
Airalo★ 4.60
Lowest price & widest choiceStrengths
- +Largest selection — 200+ countries, multiple local operators per country
- +Very competitive data-capped plans (cheapest overall for data)
- +Instant QR code activation — works within seconds
- +Excellent iOS & Android app with real-time data tracking
- +Physical SIM available for some destinations
Weaknesses
- −Data-only — no calls or SMS on most plans
- −Too many options can be overwhelming
- −Prices displayed in AUD (confusing for non-Australians)
- −Customer support can be slow
Holafly★ 4.40
Unlimited data, zero stressStrengths
- +Unlimited data on ALL plans — no data stress ever
- +1-day plans from $5.90 — perfect for arrival day
- +Simple pricing — few options, no confusion
- +Live chat customer support
- +Social media (WhatsApp, Instagram) always free on top
Weaknesses
- −More expensive than Airalo for stays over 10 days
- −Data-only — no calls or SMS
- −No physical SIM option
Nomad★ 4.30
Multi-country & long tripsStrengths
- +Best multi-country regional plans in the market
- +Global plans up to 180 days or 1 year — ideal for long trips
- +Simple, clean interface — easy to choose
- +Competitive pricing for multi-destination trips
Weaknesses
- −Fewer individual country options than Airalo
- −Data-only — no calls or SMS
- −Less name recognition than Airalo/Holafly
Saily★ 4.40
Cheapest data-capped eSIMStrengths
- +Made by Nord Security — the NordVPN creators (trusted brand)
- +Often cheaper than Airalo for data-capped plans
- +150+ countries covered
- +Clean app with real-time data usage tracker
- +Flexible packages: 1 GB to 20 GB
Weaknesses
- −Data-capped only — no unlimited plans
- −Newer provider (launched 2023) — fewer user reviews
- −No physical SIM
Local SIM prices in South Korea
Typical cost if you buy a physical SIM card on arrival (for comparison only).
| Data | Validity | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 3.00 GB | 10 days | $8.00–$18.00 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $15.00–$28.00 |
Prices are estimates based on tourist SIM cards available locally. Actual prices vary by operator and date.