The power sockets in South Korea are different from those in China.

1. Different plug and socket styles

In China, two-pin flat or figure-eight plugs are usually used; South Korea uses two-pin round plugs.

2. The number of socket holes may be different

In China, there are two-hole sockets and there are also three-hole sockets; in South Korea, there are only two-hole sockets.

The voltage in South Korea is the same as that in our country, usually 220V, and the current frequency is 50Hz. It should be noted that the sockets in South Korea are different from those in China. They are two-phase round plugs and cannot be used universally between the two. Electrical appliances purchased from China and brought to Korea for use must be equipped with a power adapter.

Extended information

Differences in electricity consumption in some countries

In China, two-pin flat or figure-eight plugs are usually used, 220v 50Hz;

Japan usually uses two-pin flat or two-pin flat round ground pin plugs, 100v 50Hz;

South Korea uses two-pin round plugs, 220v 50Hz;

China Hong Kong and Macau, China use a triangular flat plug, 220v 50Hz;

Australia uses a figure-eight plug, 240v 50Hz;

New Zealand uses a figure-eight plug, 220v 50Hz;

Vietnam uses two-pin round and flat plugs, 120/220v 50Hz;

Thailand uses two-pin flat or two-pin flat round ground pin plugs, 220v 50Hz;

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The United States, Canada, and Mexico use two-pin flat or two-pin flat round grounding pin plugs. The rated voltage and frequency are 120v 60Hz, 110v 60Hz, and 127v 60Hz respectively;

Italy uses Italian Specifications Three-pin round or European-standard two-pin round plug, 220-230v 50Hz;

Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Belgium, and the Netherlands use European-standard two-pin round plugs, 220v 50Hz;

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The UK uses a British standard three-pin flat plug, 220-240v 50Hz;

France uses a European standard two-pin round plug, 220v 50Hz.

People's Daily Online - Popular science about the differences in electricity consumption in different countries

China Consular Service Network - Understanding the destination: South Korea - Practical information - Communication power supply