Travel adapter from South Korea to North Korea
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in South Korea and North Korea, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
You will not need a plug adapter — South Korea and North Korea share at least one common plug shape (Type C, Type F). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
South Korea (home)
North Korea (destination)
Electrical specifications in North Korea
Voltage
South Korea
230 V
North Korea
230 V
Frequency
South Korea
60 Hz
North Korea
50 Hz
More about plugs in North Korea
In North Korea, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in North Korea can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full North Korea plug guide