East Asia
SIM cards, eSIM and internet in South Korea
251 MbpsMedian fixed download
Internet and SIM cards in South Korea
Median fixed broadband is 251 Mbps and mobile 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too.
Mobile carriers
| Carrier |
|---|
| SK Telecom |
| KT |
| LG U+ |
Key facts
- Tourist SIM: Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too.
- eSIM: local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
- Blocked services: Porn and North Korean websites are blocked; VPNs are legal.
Internet & coworking by place
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: South Korea
- US State Department travel advisory
- K-ETA (Ministry of Justice)
- Korea e-Arrival Card
- Korea Visa Portal
- World Bank open data
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