Explore South Korea — eSIM Data Plans & Travel Guide
Travel guide for South Korea with instant eSIM data plans from DataOnly. No SIM swapping, no roaming fees.
Must-see in South Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces, where you can watch the royal guard-changing ceremony and rent a traditional hanbok to enter for free.
Gamcheon Culture Village
A colorful, stepped hillside village overlooking the sea in Busan, celebrated for vibrant street art, coastal cafes, and winding alleys.
Bukchon Hanok Village
A preserved historic district nestled between royal palaces, featuring hundreds of traditional Korean wooden houses (hanoks).
Local food to try in South Korea
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)
Thick slices of pork belly grilled sizzling hot at your table, wrapped in lettuce leaves with garlic, ssamjang paste, and kimchi.
Dolsot Bibimbap (돌솥 비빔밥)
A warm bowl of rice topped with seasoned vegetables, chili paste (gochujang), meat, and an egg, often served in a sizzling stone pot.
Tteokbokki (떡볶이)
Chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy, sweet gochujang chili broth, commonly enjoyed as a beloved street food.
Practical tips for South Korea
- South Korea is largely cashless, but grab a physical T-Money transit card at any convenience store to effortlessly tap on subways, buses, and taxis.
- Google Maps has limited walking directions in Korea due to local security regulations, so download Naver Map or KakaoMap for accurate navigation.
- Public street trash cans are rare, so carry a small bag for your garbage and dispose of it at subway stations or your accommodation.
Fun fact about South Korea
South Korea has an official law designating 'Delivery Food' as intangible cultural heritage in sentiment, and couriers will deliver hot meals directly to your specific spot on the Han River grass!
South Korea eSIM data plans
- 1 GB for 7 days — $5.60
- 3 GB for 30 days — $12.60
- 5 GB for 30 days — $15.40
- Unlimited for 3 days — $16.80
- Unlimited for 5 days — $28
- Unlimited for 15 days — $68.60
- Unlimited for 30 days — $96.60