Nomad eSIM in South Korea: plans, prices and how it compares
At prices checked on October 22, 2026, Nomad sells 10 plans in South Korea, from 3 days to 30 days. For a week of everyday use (6 GB), it costs $18.00 (10 GB · 30 days): 7th of 7 providers we compare; the cheapest is Ubigi, at $12.00.
Prices checked on October 22, 2026
Our pick of Nomad plans in South Korea
Out of its 10 plans, at prices of October 22, 2026
- 1For a week
Nomad
10 GB · 30 days
$18.00$1.80 per GB- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Lowest price
Nomad
1 GB · 7 days
$4.00$4.00 per GB- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Cheapest unlimited
Nomad
Unlimited · 3 days
$11.00$3.67 per day- 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps
- SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
- Hotspot allowed
“For a week”: the Nomad plan that covers 7 days of everyday use (6 GB) at the lowest price. Prices from Nomad’s website. · Affiliate links
Nomad in South Korea at a glance
What Nomad states for South Korea, and how it ranks among the 7 providers we compare.
Plans in South Korea
10
from 3 days to 30 days
A week from
$18.00
10 GB · 30 days
Rank for a week
7th of 7
by total price, everyday use
Networks
3
SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
Plan starts
On first connection at your destination
Time to install it
60 days
Hotspot
Yes
5G
Unlimited: Yes · Data: No
ID check
No
Top-up
Yes
Nomad in South Korea: our analysis
From our price checks of October 22, 2026, not yet tested on the ground.
The right plan for your trip length
- 3 days3 GB · 30 days$8.00
- 1 week10 GB · 30 days$18.00
- 2 weeks20 GB · 30 days$28.00
- 1 month50 GB · 30 days$39.00
Against the other providers
Nomad ranks 4th of 7 for 3 days; 7th of 7 for a week; 7th of 7 for two weeks; 5th of 7 for a month.
- 3 daysNomad$8.00Ubigi$7.00
- 1 weekNomad$18.00Ubigi$12.00
- 2 weeksNomad$28.00Jetpac$22.50
- 1 monthNomad$39.00Ubigi$25.00
Unlimited or capped data?
- The cheapest unlimited plan: Unlimited · 7 days, at $25.00 ($3.57 a day). 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps.
- For a week of everyday use (6 GB), 10 GB · 30 days is enough: $18.00.
Good to know before you buy
- The plan starts on your first connection at your destination: install the eSIM at home before you leave.
- You have 60 days to install it after purchase.
- Hotspot allowed: you can connect a laptop or a tablet.
- No ID is required.
- You can top up if you run out of data during the trip.
Every Nomad plan in South Korea
Checked daily on Nomad’s website, here at prices of October 22, 2026.
Nomad sells 10 plans in South Korea, from 3 days to 30 days. The price per GB ranges from $4.00 (1 GB · 7 days) to $0.78 (50 GB · 30 days). Unlimited costs $3.30 to $3.67 a day.
Unlimited · 3 days
- 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps
- SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
- Hotspot allowed
$11.00$3.67 per dayUnlimited · 5 days
- 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps
- SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
- Hotspot allowed
$18.00$3.60 per day1 GB · 7 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$4.00$4.00 per GBUnlimited · 7 days
- 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps
- SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
- Hotspot allowed
$25.00$3.57 per dayUnlimited · 10 days
- 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps
- SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
- Hotspot allowed
$33.00$3.30 per day3 GB · 30 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$8.00$2.67 per GB5 GB · 30 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$10.00$2.00 per GB10 GB · 30 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$18.00$1.80 per GB20 GB · 30 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$28.00$1.40 per GB50 GB · 30 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$39.00$0.78 per GB
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Nomad against the others in South Korea
Each provider’s cheapest plan that covers the trip (everyday use), at today’s prices.
| Trip | Nomad | Rank | Cheapest | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | $8.00 | 4th / 7 | $7.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
| 1 week · 6 GB | $18.00 | 7th / 7 | $12.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
| 2 weeks · 12 GB | $28.00 | 7th / 7 | $22.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 1 month · 24 GB | $39.00 | 5th / 7 | $25.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
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Alternatives to Nomad in South Korea
The three best-ranked providers for a week of everyday use (6 GB), leaving Nomad aside.
1Ubigi
10 GB · 7 days
- LG U+ · SK Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
$12.00$1.20 per GB
2GoMoWorld
9 GB · 30 days
- Hotspot allowed
$12.99$1.44 per GB
3Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
- SK Telecom · KT
- Hotspot allowed
$14.00$1.40 per GB
Compare every eSIM in South Korea →
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Nomad eSIM in South Korea: your questions
Answered from today’s data.
Does Nomad work in South Korea?
Yes: Nomad sells 10 plans in South Korea, on the SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+ networks.
How much is Nomad in South Korea?
For a week of everyday use, $18.00 (10 GB · 30 days); its plans range from $4.00 to $39.00, at prices checked on October 22, 2026.
Is Nomad the cheapest in South Korea?
No, for a week of everyday use: Nomad ranks 7th of 7; the cheapest is Ubigi, at $12.00.
Can I use a hotspot with Nomad in South Korea?
What Nomad states: Yes.
Which Nomad plan should I get in South Korea?
For 3 days, 3 GB · 30 days ($8.00); for a week, 10 GB · 30 days ($18.00); for two weeks, 20 GB · 30 days ($28.00); for a month, 50 GB · 30 days ($39.00).
Does Nomad have an unlimited plan in South Korea?
The cheapest unlimited plan: Unlimited · 7 days, at $25.00 ($3.57 a day). 2 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps.
When does the Nomad plan start in South Korea?
The plan starts on your first connection at your destination: install the eSIM at home before you leave. You have 60 days to install it after purchase.
Do I need ID for Nomad in South Korea?
No ID is required.
Can I top up Nomad in South Korea?
You can top up if you run out of data during the trip.
Which network does Nomad use in South Korea?
What Nomad states: SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+.
Is Nomad worth it in South Korea?
From our price checks (we have not tested it on the ground yet): its strengths are unlimited data from $3.30 a day, 3 networks (SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+), hotspot, and top-ups; watch out for its price for a week (7th of 7).
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