It’s worth it if you’ll be living here in Korea for longer to get a converter or just make sure you get everything with a Korean plug. I have a converter because somehow we ended up with two appliances with American plugs. You should note that a power adapter does not convert the voltage though so if you have a device that can fit into a Korean outlet but is not the correct frequency or you have a device that cannot fit into the outlet, has a different frequency, and you use an adapter, you will also need a converter. Most electronics today, like your laptops and camera battery chargers, have built in power transformers to adapt to local voltage. But again, I wouldn’t recommend getting here and searching for one if you can help it.ĭo I need a power transformer/power converter to travel to Korea? You can find power adapters and power converters at local electrical shops and some convenience stores in Korea. However, if you’re a short-term tourist or just generally unaware of where to find various things in Korea, I’d recommend getting one prior to arrival so you have one less thing to worry about. If your appliance does not have the rating written above or something similar, then it is probably single voltage which means you would need both a travel adapter and a power converter or transformer.Ĭan I get a power adapter/power converter in Korea? If you see this, it means you don’t need a converter or transformer, but you would still need a travel adapter. A dual voltage rated device/appliance will display something like this: ‘INPUT: 110-240V’ somewhere on the appliance or its power supply. You can find out if your device or appliance is dual voltage by looking at the rating plate. How to tell if my device is single voltage or dual voltage (If you’re not sure what dual voltage is, keep reading to see how to figure out what your device is.) Additionally, you’ll need a power converter if your device isn’t dual voltage because the voltage is much higher. Your devices from the States will not be able to fit into the outlet at all. ![]() If you’re traveling from the United States to South Korea, you will need to bring a power adapter to fit your items with US plugs into Korean power outlets. These are the same plugs used in most of Europe so if you’re coming from there, you’re good to go. The pins fit into two 4.0mm to 4.8mm round holes. ![]() These kind of plugs have two round pins that are placed 19mm apart from each other. South Korea has two types of plugs, the Plug Type C (Europlug) and the Plug Type F (German Schuko).
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