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Your Korea eSIM Has Data — So Why Can’t You Make a Call?

07/16/202607/13/2026 by KoreaHowTo

Foreign traveler in Seoul using a Korea eSIM with data but no calling service

You land in Korea, turn on your eSIM, and the internet works right away. Maps open. Messages come in. Everything feels ready to go. Then you try to call a restaurant or wait for a restaurant waitlist text — and nothing happens. Here is what many travelers miss: some Korea eSIM plans include data only. … Read more

Lost in Korea? Why Google Maps Feels Different Here and What Locals Use Instead

07/05/202607/03/2026 by KoreaHowTo

Google Maps in Korea travel apps guide for first-time visitors

You arrive in Korea, open Google Maps, and search for your hotel. At first, nothing seems wrong. The map opens, the streets are there, and your destination may even appear. But when you try to plan the actual route, something feels different. Google Maps in Korea does not always work the way many travelers expect. … Read more