Can You Use a Japan Plug in South Korea?

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Compatibility summary

You will need a travel adapter in South Korea; plug types used there differ from Japan. Voltage differs by more than 20% — a voltage converter may be needed for some appliances.

Plug comparison

Japan plug types: A B

South Korea plug types: C F

There is no common plug type between Japan (A B) and South Korea (C F). You need a travel adapter.

Voltage comparison

Japan: 100V, 50Hz

South Korea: 220V, 60Hz

Voltage converter recommended (Japan 100V vs South Korea 220V).

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