Korea runs on 220V, 60Hz, using Type C and Type F plugs — two round pins, the same shape used across most of continental Europe.
Do you need an adapter?
- Coming from the US, UK, Australia, or Canada: yes, a plug adapter is essential — your plug shape won't fit Korean sockets at all.
- Coming from continental Europe: usually no adapter needed, since Type C/F plugs are shared.
- Voltage: most modern electronics (phone chargers, laptop chargers, camera batteries) are dual-voltage (100–240V) and will work fine on Korea's 220V without a separate converter — check the small print on the charger brick for "INPUT: 100-240V" to confirm. Anything single-voltage from a 110V country (some hairdryers and straighteners) needs a real voltage converter, not just a plug adapter, or it can be damaged.
Buying one
A universal travel adapter covers you if you're continuing to other countries; if Korea is your only stop, a cheap Type C/F-specific adapter from any electronics store, convenience store chain, or Incheon Airport itself will do the job for a couple of dollars.
