South Korea 2026Forget Spark's eye-watering roaming charges. Scan the QR before you board — land at Incheon already connected with blazing 5G.
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We email you a QR code. Scan it with your camera and the eSIM installs itself.
Flip the eSIM on in Settings when you touch down at Incheon. Under a minute, you're on 5G.
Everything you need for a sweet as trip
Neither Uber nor any NZ ride app works in Korea. Download Kakao T: shows the fare before you hop in and translates your destination for the driver. Easy as.
Google Maps is alright for basics, but Naver Map is way better for public transport. Has English mode, real-time metro and bus info, and walking directions that actually make sense.
Grab one at any convenience store (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven). Top it up and tap on for metro, buses, even use it at shops. About NZ$4 gets you a whole day of transport.
Good news — NZ passport holders don't need K-ETA or a visa for South Korea. Just rock up with your passport and you're sweet for up to 90 days.
Samgyeopsal (BBQ pork belly — they cook it at your table), chimaek (fried chicken + beer — trust us), and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes — a must). If you can handle spice, say "maewoon" and they'll sort you out.
Korea's got heaps on offer beyond K-pop and K-drama (though those are mint too). Here's what Kiwis love:
Everything you need to know, no fine print
While others queue 40 minutes at the SIM counter, eSIM users are already posting from Myeongdong. Get your QR code before you fly — connected the moment you land in Korea.
Choose your plan below. Takes only 3 minutes
Your eSIM QR arrives via email. Take a screenshot just in case
Switch off flight mode — instant connection. Start exploring Seoul from the arrival gate
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