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Do you need a travel adapter for South Korea?

South Korea is a little unusual: it uses the European round-pin Type C and Type F sockets, but runs at 220 V on a 60 Hz frequency - a mix you won't find in Europe itself. Continental Europeans get the plug for free; the catch is voltage for Americans, whose 120 V devices meet nearly double that, and the plug shape for British and Australian visitors.

Do you need an adapter? It depends where you're coming from

Coming from	Plug adapter	Voltage
From the United States	Adapter needed	Check converter
From the UK	Adapter needed	Compatible
From continental Europe	Not needed	Compatible
From Australia / New Zealand	Adapter needed	Compatible

Plug adapters change the shape only. A "Check converter" flag means the voltage differs from your home country - fine for dual-voltage gear (phones, laptops, cameras marked 100-240 V) but risky for single-voltage appliances like hair dryers and travel kettles.

Practical tips for South Korea

• From continental Europe: your Type C/F plugs fit directly; 220 V is close to home 230 V.
• From the US: bring an adapter, and keep single-voltage 120 V appliances off the 220 V supply.
• From the UK: a Type C adapter is required (Type G fits nothing); voltage is broadly compatible.
• From Australia or New Zealand: adapter needed; voltage compatible.

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Frequently asked questions

What plug does South Korea use?

Types C and F, the European round-pin plugs, at 220 V / 60 Hz.

Do Europeans need an adapter in South Korea?

Usually not for the plug - Type C fits. The 220 V is close to Europe's 230 V.

Why is Korea's electricity unusual?

It pairs European-style 220 V sockets with a 60 Hz frequency, a combination rare outside the region.

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