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South Korea plug type and voltage

Quick answer

South Korea uses Types C and F plugs, 220V at 60Hz. Travelling from the UK you need a plug adapter. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.

Plug typeTypes C and F
Type Ctwo round pins (Europlug)
Type Ftwo round pins with side earth clips (Schuko)
Voltage220V
Frequency60Hz

Adapter or converter for South Korea?

Travelling fromHome plugAdapterVoltage converter
United KingdomType G, 230VNeededNot needed
United StatesTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
IndiaTypes C, D and M, 230VNot needed for Type CNot needed
United Arab EmiratesType G, 230VNeededNot needed
AustraliaType I, 230VNeededNot needed
CanadaTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances

Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.

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Questions

What plug type is used in South Korea?

Types C and F: Type C has two round pins (Europlug); Type F has two round pins with side earth clips (Schuko).

What is the voltage in South Korea?

220V at 60Hz.

Do I need an adapter for South Korea from United Kingdom?

Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G and South Korea uses Types C and F, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for South Korea from United States?

Yes. United States uses Types A and B and South Korea uses Types C and F, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for South Korea from India?

Not always. Both use Type C, so India plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for South Korea from United Arab Emirates?

Yes. United Arab Emirates uses Type G and South Korea uses Types C and F, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for South Korea from Australia?

Yes. Australia uses Type I and South Korea uses Types C and F, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for South Korea from Canada?

Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and South Korea uses Types C and F, so you need an adapter.

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