How can you access the internet in South Korea? Here are the solutions you absolutely need to know about!

Good news: in South Korea, free Wi-Fi is everywhere. In cafes, restaurants, shopping malls, subways, and even on some streets, you'll easily find open networks. Seoul, in particular, is one of the most connected cities in the world.

You can also connect to public hotspots called "Public Wi-Fi Free," which are available in most tourist areas and public transportation. This is handy in a pinch, but be careful: these connections are not always secure.

Avoid entering personal information (passwords, bank details, etc.). Instead, use a VPN if you need to browse sensitive websites. In short, free Wi-Fi is great for short sessions, but not for your entire stay.

💡 My advice: download an app like WiFi Map before you leave. It locates all the free hotspots around you, with passwords shared by the community. Handy for saving your mobile data!

You might think, "No need to complicate things, I'll just use my French plan once I'm there." Bad idea 😬.

Most carriers still charge high roaming fees outside the European Union, and South Korea is no exception. The result: a few calls, a little GPS navigation or social media, and you can quickly blow your budget.

Some "international" plans do exist, but they are rarely advantageous: limited data, reduced speed, or additional daily costs. For example, with Orange or SFR, it's often €10-15 per day for just 1 GB. Imagine for a 10-day stay: it adds up to a small fortune!

👉 In short: keep your US plan for emergencies (texting, receiving calls), but for everything else, choose a local solution or an eSIM. It will be much more economical, and you'll enjoy fast connectivity everywhere in South Korea.

👉 If you want a fast, stable, and hassle-free connection, eSIM is clearly the best option. It's the choice of most connected travelers today. No stress at the airport, instant activation, and you can keep your personal SIM for calls.

And in Korea, with 5G everywhere (even on buses in Busan!), you can stream in 4K without any lag. I tested it out for myself: it's smooth, even in the middle of a K-pop concert.

👉 It's a digital SIM card that you add directly to your phone by scanning a simple QR code. In just a few seconds, you're connected. No plastic, no chip to insert: everything is virtual, but it works exactly like a traditional SIM card (even better).

And the big advantage is that Voilà offers an eSIM specially designed for travelers in South Korea. I spent hours comparing different options, and Voilà stands out for its value for money and simplicity.